What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at The Legacy Senior Communities?
POSITION SUMMARY
Plan, organize, develop and implement a progressive therapy program geared to improvement of member’s, resident’s or patient’s physical functions, psychological, social and economic well-being. Supervise Certified Therapy Assistants and rehab assistants. Follow community guidelines, objectives and policies to maintain standards of treatment consistent with legal and accrediting requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Upon receiving PT orders, review member, resident or patient’s history and completes thorough assessment, including precautions.
- Upon receiving PT screening request, review member, resident or patient’s current situation and screens
- individual for intervention.
- Communicate assessment/ screening results to member, resident or patient and appropriate family and/or staff.
- Complete required assessment/screening documentation.
- Identify and prioritize needs based on assessment and establish appropriate plan with goals.
- Communicate treatment plan and goals to member, resident or patient and family.
- Collaborate with health care team members to begin planning for appropriate and timely discharge or transfer.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize treatment procedures according to member, resident or patient’s needs and MD requests.
- Implement interventions according to plan of care.
- Communicate purpose of treatment procedures to member, resident or patient/family according to level of understanding and modify plan accordingly.
- Communicate treatment plan/appropriate interventions with assistants, initially and ongoing.
- Communicate ongoing treatment issues/plan to interdisciplinary health care team members.
- Complete required documentation regarding daily intervention.
- Review and evaluate effectiveness of interventions toward achieving patient outcomes
- Document appropriate reassessment and changes in plan of care.
- Communicate significant changes in intervention to member, resident or patient /family and health care team members.
- Complete required documentation for discharge.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Support and participate in changes and suggestions made by Director of Rehab
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee and facility information.
- Follow Resident’s Rights policies at all times maintaining privacy, confidentiality and respect.
- Ability to understand and comply with applicable Federal, State and local regulations as they apply to this job.
- Attend all required department and/or facility meetings.
- Adhere to applicable laws, rules, regulations and Code of Conduct directed by Corporate Compliance Program, conduct business using ethical standards, and report any suspect or actual event or circumstance to the Compliance Officer.
- Understand and comply with use and disclosure rules of resident Protected Health Information (PHI) as required by the HIPAA Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
- Use the proper equipment for each job and report any missing or damaged equipment to supervisor immediately.
- Follow facility safety program, identify and report unsafe equipment, environment or procedures to supervisor.
- Read and follow instructions on Safety Data Sheets (SDS) when handling or using chemicals.
- Assume accountability for data contained in the employee handbook.
- Observe all facility policies and procedures.
- Complete employee training courses as assigned by due date.
- Perform any other related duties as directed by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have a Bachelor of Science or Master’s Degree from an APTA accredited program.
- Must hold a valid Texas license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
- Must have fieldwork experience in geriatrics or hospital acute/sub-acute/rehab.
- Must have current Cardio Pulmonary Recitation Card (CPR) issued by recognized provider such as American Heart Association or American Red Cross that includes hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment or be able to obtain CPR training and card within 30-days of hire date.
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