Title: Registered Physical Therapist

Reports to: Program Manager/Director

Position Summary: 

The Physical Therapist will report directly to the Program Manager who is responsible for overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills, and compliance to all professional standards. A review of performance will be conducted on a yearly basis.

Core Responsibilities:

• The RPT is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents who demonstrate disorders of musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and transfer/gait deficits.

• Screening new residents within 24 hours of admission

• Screening of long term residents upon receipt of a significant change form

• Completing all documentation, including but not limited to: initial evaluation forms, weekly progress notes, monthly recertification forms, discharge summary, all other forms as designated by the facility and manager

• Attending all required facility meetings and in-services

• Coordinating with the program manager to develop programs

• Assisting residents achieve their highest feasible level of functioning

• Assisting the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state, federal and other appropriate certification

• Employ and follow all facility infection control policies and procedures including OBRA Resident Rights guidelines

• Responsible for scheduling and completion of in-services for facility and staff education

• Presenting yourself in a professional manner at all times including professional conduct and communication and appropriate dress while in the facility

• Other duties as assigned by the PT Manager/Director and facility

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy

• Current State Licensure