What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist-$5000.00 sign on bonus for Full time Physical Therapist position at THE CENTER AT ZARAGOZA?
Therapy Staff
The Center at Zaragoza is a new, skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or acute nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like setting 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 patient’s 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.
The Center at Zaragoza is now open and is in need of staff who can set the tone for this organization and lead our Center in superior patient care as well as making it a fantastic place to work!
Job Description: The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct our facility's Physical Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
- Full time Physical Therapist will receive a $5000.00 sign on bonus.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and maintaining physical therapy standards.
- Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary.
- Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required.
- Ensure business office receives charges for therapy services rendered to residents.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
- Assist in interviewing residents to evaluate daily living skills and capacities and determine extent of abilities and limitations. Experience and Specific Requirements:
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or University.
- Must have a minimum of two years experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility
- Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
- Must have a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Texas.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy procedures.
- Able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals and objectives of the department as it relates to The Center at Foresight
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test
The Center at Zaragoza is an EEOC employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, marital status or disability or any other applicable EEOC designations.