Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN
Company: Healthpro Heritage, LLC
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Physical Therapist - PT, Outpatient Senior Living Facility - -Join
Healthpro Heritage, and use your passion for Physical Therapy to
help make a difference! - - - - - - - -Outpatient (ALF) Physical
Therapist position available to begin ASAP! - - - - - - Elkhart, IN
- - - - - - - - -PRN as needed, Mon-Fri -At HealthPro Heritage we
hire people who share our vision, who work diligently and provide
the kind of care that will help change patient's lives for the
better. As an Associate, your dedication and commitment deserve
respect and recognition. If you're looking for a career and
straightforward and realistic 'care' expectations, maybe it's time
to look at our company. -The Physical Therapist evaluates and
treats residents, under orders from a physician, through the use of
a variety of therapeutic procedures designed to restore loss of
muscle strength, coordination and body alignment, to relieve pain
and to improve movement and function. The Physical Therapist
participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing
support and information within the area of Physical Therapy. -
Responsibilities:
1. - Review available resident information and evaluate the impact
of this information on the assessment and treatment process.2. -
Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the
resident, utilizing standardized procedures. Assessment of
home/vocational and equipment needs.3. - Develop and implement an
individualized treatment plan based on resident needs and
containing achievable functional goals.4. - Comply with evaluation,
treatment and documentation guidelines and consistently maintain
timely and accurate department records.5. - Instruct Assistants in
treatment procedures to be utilized and provide close supervision
while such staff members are working with residents.6. - Enter a
progress note in the resident record following each treatment
session.7. - Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the
treatment process. Physical Therapist8. - Document the course of
treatment in a clear concise discharge summary utilizing a
prescribed format.9. - Orient residents to program services and
treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents
of any potential risk during any procedures.10. -Work with nursing
staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of
functional abilities.11. Instruct residents and family/other
caregiver about exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be
continued by the resident at home following treatment.12. Assist in
the referral process when a resident requires additional services
following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community
resources.13. Attend and participate in, or provide information for
rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress,
problems or needs.14. Attend and participate in other
department/facility meetings, as required.15. Access continuing
education opportunities appropriate to discipline and
responsibilities in order to maintain clinical competency.16.
Participate in the quality improvement process.17. Promote the
programs and services of Heritage Healthcare through formal and
informal interactions with the community.18. Act in compliance with
Heritage Healthcare's regulatory and professional standards and
guidelines.19. Provide input to the Rehab Manager on clinical
performance of assistants, as requested and appropriate.20. Adhere
to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility
quality improvement and safety programs.21. Perform other duties as
assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.22.
Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocates therapy
resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and
outcomes related to discharge destination.23. Demonstrate a
knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination,
and third party reimbursement guidelines.24. Support the company's
commitment to Compassionate Care; projects a professional image to
foster confidence in the Rehab Program.25. Perform duties in an
independent manner and recognizes situations where direct
supervision is needed; willingly helping others.26. Maintain the
expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected
for your position at your particular facility/facilities. - -This
job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be
asked by the supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You
will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks
listed in this job description.
Qualifications:
1. - Bachelor/Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy. -2. -
Current license in the state of practice. -3. - Prefer supervision,
training and/or experience in a setting serving the same age/type
of resident population served by this facility. -4. -
Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in
identified areas of specialization. -5. - Excellent oral and
written communication and interpersonal skills.6. - Demonstrated
competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and
equipment used in physical therapy. -7. - Ability to assess
resident needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of
care. -8. - Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance
requirements. -9. - Ability to complete the following activities
safely, and at times, for prolonged periods: --- Standing:
Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially -for
prolonged periods of time --- Pushing: Applying pressure and
exerting force against an object for -the purpose of moving it
forward or away from the source of the force - push or pull force
up to 35 lbs. --- Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a
higher position, or moving an object - laterally, from position to
position --- Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently.
-May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another
person or a mechanical lift --- Stooping: Bending the body forward
and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged
length of time. --- Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any
direction away from the body --- Balancing: -Maintaining body
equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching
on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces -
Recruiter : Email Address:
jsfeir@healthpro-heritage.com
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