Physical Therapist (Douglasville, GA) | Per Diem

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Physical Therapist is responsible for providing quality direct patient care including: screening, evaluation, development of initial & ongoing treatment plans, discharge plan and case management. Physical Therapist is responsible for the clinical supervision of Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) and compliance of all professional standards.

DESCRIPTION

· Build a strong Physical Therapy program

· Optimize the functionality and skills of patients

· Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician

· Screening of facility residents

· Completes all necessary documentation

· Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review

· In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through continuum of care

· Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines

· Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs

· Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of PT and healthcare environment

· Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents

· Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education

· Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification

· Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

· Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations

· Strong time management and ability to manage caseload

· Ability to clinically supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to state regulations

· Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand

Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Master of Science Degree or greater in Physical Therapy

· State licensure

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Senior Living experience preferred

· PDPM knowledge

· Experience with therapy software/EMR

· Medicaid case mix knowledge