What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Magnolia Assisted Living?
Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists.
· Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
· Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
· Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
· Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
· Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
· Practices departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
· Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans.
· Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
· Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
Education and Experience:
· Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
· Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Physical Requirements:
· Duties require extensive standing and walking.
· Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
· Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
· Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, read, speak, see, and hear.
Join us in delivering compassionate physical therapy that empowers patients on their path to recovery!
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $50