What are the responsibilities and job description for the REGIONAL TRAVEL PHYSICAL THERAPIST - (PT) - OAK FOREST HEALTH & REHAB CENTER position at Liberty Health?
Liberty Cares with Compassion
At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
REGIONAL TRAVEL PHYSICAL THERAPIST
JOB SUMMARY:
- Responds to a request for service and obtain physician's orders for evaluation.
- Responsible for supervising/training personnel such as PTA or PT aides.
- Evaluate patients and establish a written plan of care with objective, measurable, and functional goals.
- Responsible for planning, administering, and supervising the LPTA after the evaluation is complete.
- Maintain accurate daily records of treatments given to the patient.
- May be requested to perform facility requested in-services.
- Maintains a patient load compatible with the work setting and company standards, as well as maintain a productivity rate of at least 75%, or higher productivity rate as deemed necessary.
- Responsible for establishing restorative and/or maintenance programs.
- Required to assess treatments and modify the plan of care as indicated.
- Maintain weekly progress notes and follow all documentation guidelines.
- Ensure that all documentation is complete, accurate, and timely.
- Responsible for preparing and maintaining the work setting, equipment, and supplies.
- Communicate with the referring physician and any other rehab team member regarding the patient's total treatment program.
- Follow all established Policies and Procedures of Liberty Long Term Care.
- Submit all employee paperwork to corporate in a timely manner.
- Willing to travel to assigned locations, which may include overnight stays.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- SNF experience preferred.
- Must have a high level of cognitive and perceptual skills.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License in the state of employment
Visit www.libertycareers.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.