What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist PT position at The Center at Arrowhead?
About Us:
The Center at Arrowhead is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patients transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.
Purpose of Job Position
The Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in Physical Therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicate laws, regulations and policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to standards of practice as well as State standards
- Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically obtainable
- Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals
- Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment
- Monitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuries
- Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
- Chart appropriately and daily, to include therapy notes, treatment times and labor hours.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
- Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
- Must be able to make safe, independent decisions when circumstances arise
- Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy policies and procedures as well as the laws and regulations
- Understands and complies with company policies
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
- Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
- Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
- Must have excellent customer service, clinical skill, and communication and positive attitude
- Be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, and participate in staff training related to safe patient handling
- Must be able to work effectively and productively
Education and Certification Requirement
- Current PT License
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Finger Print card