Physical Therapist

• Provide physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plan and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Administrator of the facility or Director of Rehabilitation.

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Must have an active Physical Therapy license in state(s) of practice

Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification 

Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.