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Physical Therapist

Floral Long Term Care • Gallatin, TN 37066 • Posted 30+ days ago

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The Physical Therapist at Floral Long Term Care is responsible for the assessment, direct patient care, and establishment of a treatment program with specific goals for patients requiring rehabilitation services. This role involves overseeing Physical Therapy Assistants, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families on appropriate physical therapy methods. Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients referred for rehabilitation services.
  • Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations, and restrictions.
  • Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals under the direction of the Physician.
  • Set realistic and achievable goals for patients.
  • Document and record patients' condition.
  • Educate patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods.
  • Oversee and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
  • Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment and care.
  • Comply with confidentiality, HIPPA, and Federal Residents Rights regulations.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
  • Valid professional license and registration for the state of practice.
  • Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.
  • Well versed with documentation writing.
  • Ability to perform evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification, and discharge documentations.

Preferred

  • Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling.

Full Job Description

Duties Include:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Physical Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Physical Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.

Requirements/Qualifications:

+ Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.

+ Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.

+ The Physical Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.

+ Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.

+ Well versed with documentation writing

+ Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.

+ Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.

+ Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence

+ Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

+ Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation

+ Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

+ Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred however not limited to.

ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE.

We Offer the Following:

+ Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

+ Professional Growth Potential

+ Much More!

Wages - Based on Expereince

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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