Job Description
Job Title: Physical Therapist
Status: Full-time/Non-exempt
Location: Tristar Rehab, Inc.
Reports To: Rehab Director
Scope:
The responsibility of this position includes the day to day therapeutic intervention of appropriate individuals in the rehab environment in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the facility, Medicare, private insurance, and TriStar Rehab, Inc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
§ Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of records in regard to patient care for all patients on personal case load.
§ Responsible for the correct reporting of billing information of Physical Therapy in regard to all patients on personal case load.
§ Provide direct patient care as prescribed, including evaluation and treatment planning.
§ Responsible for the reporting and interpretation of treatment results.
§ Participate in development and presentation of in-services for the facility as requested.
§ Supervise support personnel in immediate work areas as appropriate.
§ Perform clinical functions: screens, evaluations, development of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with facility, Medicare and TriStar Rehab, Inc. policies and procedures.
§ Participate in meetings regarding patient care as appropriate.
§ Assist when appropriate with any community education and public relations activities of the facility.
§ Provide education to patient’s family as well as staff on the specific treatment plan as well as therapy goals for the patient.
§ Responsible for the coordination and cooperation with other staff members in carrying out the treatment plan as established.
§ Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
§ A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy.
§ Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association.
§ Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in his/her respective therapy profession.
§ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
§ Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a team environment.
§ Maintain confidentiality.
§ Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health or safety of him/herself or others without risk to self, co-workers, caregivers, or patient; lift, turn, move position, and transport the patient into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
§ Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimum of minimal assist transfer." Minimal assist transfers are defined for purposes of this document as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds.
§ RELOCATION AND SIGN-ON BONUS'S AVAILABLE! WE ALSO OFFER AN EXCELLENT NEW GRAD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM!
Keywords: PT,OT,ST, PTA, COTA, SLP, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapist, Speech Therapy, Speech Language Pathologist, skilled nursing, acute care, OTR, Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, OTA, Skilled Nursing, SNF, acute care, OP, outpatient, HH, Home Health, skilled nursing facility