What are the responsibilities and job description for the F/T P/T PRN Physical Therapist position at Sayre Health Care Center?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN (as needed) Physical Therapist dedicated to enhancing patient mobility, independence, and quality of life in a short-term and long-term skilled nursing facility. In this vital role, you will deliver expert physiotherapy services in a skilled nursing rehabilitation setting. Your expertise will support a wide range of patient needs in orthopedic recoveries, neurological rehabilitation, and geriatric skilled nursing ensuring comprehensive, personalized treatment plans. We are committed to fostering a collaborative atmosphere where your skills in discharge planning, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary teamwork can truly shine.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement tailored treatment plans for patients across various medical conditions, ensuring alignment with clinical standards and patient goals
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ physical function, mobility, and pain levels to inform effective therapy strategies
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and optimize patient outcomes
- Manage detailed clinical documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems while adhering to medical terminology standards and documentation protocols
- Assist with discharge planning by evaluating patient progress and recommending appropriate follow-up care or community resources
- Provide hands-on therapy interventions such as trigger point therapy, therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and modalities suited to individual needs
- Work with diverse populations including geriatrics, orthopedics, neurology, and skilled nursing patients, and those in home health or outpatient rehabilitation settings
Skills
- Proven experience practicing in a physical therapy role within outpatient hospital settings, outpatient clinics, or home health environments
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, orthopedics, neurology, geriatrics, and skilled nursing to inform effective treatment strategies
- Familiarity with outpatient rehabilitation center operations and outpatient clinic experience preferred
- Skilled in developing comprehensive care plans that incorporate discharge planning and patient education
- Proficient in medical terminology and compliant with clinical documentation standards for accurate recordkeeping
- Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans that meet individual patient needs
- Experience working with electronic health records (EHR) or electronic medical records (EMR) systems for seamless documentation management
- Knowledge of physiotherapy techniques including trigger point therapy and modalities for patient rehabilitation
- Excellent client communication skills to educate patients about their treatment process and motivate engagement in their recovery journey
- Background working with geriatric patients in home & community care settings or outpatient environments is highly valued
Join us if you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference through expert physiotherapy! We offer an engaging work environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is supported every step of the way.
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $60