SNF - Physical Therapist

Description JOB SUMMARY

• Plans and implements prescribed physical therapy programs, based on diagnosis and objective assessment, designed to aid patients in reaching their maximum functional ability, highest level of independence, or a reduced level of pain, injury, or disability.
• Essential
• DUTIES
• AND
• RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.) § Upon physician referral, applies diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests and evaluations to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, providing a written plan of treatment for each patient. § Administers heat, cold, whirlpool, mechanical, and electrical modalities to aid in the reduction of pain, and to maximize strength, range of motion and functional abilities. § Treats patients through the use of therapeutic exercise to promote muscle re-education, strengthening, flexibility, and range of motion. § Provides mobility and gait training instruction, directing patients in the use of wheelchairs, ambulation aids, orthotics, and prosthetics. § Documents evaluations, treatment plans, and progress, maintaining all patient records. § Communicates with physicians’ patient progress or changes as a result of treatment. § Directs and supervises aides and assistants in the performance of their duties. § Provides education and instruction to patients, their families, facility staff, and to the community as required, to promote rehabilitation, injury prevention, wellness, and fitness. § Assists in promoting and maintaining a high level of quality patient care. § Assists in the performance of administrative and clerical functions as required. § Uses appropriate developmental register in verbal and written evaluation, treatment, and education. § Recognizes appropriate modality/media contraindication according to physical and developmental factors. § Develops referral/discharge plan consistent with patient and family needs, utilizing appropriate age/development related community resources. § Maintains current clinical knowledge related to age groups and diagnoses treated. § Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires a screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Requirements

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES: § Must be licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Florida. § Must have a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree from an accredited school of physical therapy. § Must have previous experience in long-term care; knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations; and knowledge of Medicare regulations and reimbursement requirements. § Must be able to lift, push, pull, and stabilize patients during exercise sessions. § Must have ability to problem-solve with patients, family members, and other members of the health care team. § Must be able to analyze information gathered from the patient and other sources and plan appropriate and effective treatment programs. § Must be able to operate all physical therapy modality equipment, whirlpools, continuous passive motion devices, traction equipment, and exercise equipment in the area of job assignment. § Must have reliable transportation. § Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner. § Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday. § Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. § Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. § Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people. § Assume the responsibility for maintaining professional competence through participation in programs/seminars/training. § Willing to work beyond the normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. § Ability to handle department equipment according to standard procedures. § Must possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. § Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, tact, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and visitors. § Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be. § Attends and participates in in-service classes, on-the-job programs, etc. as scheduled and directed. § Honor the Residents’ Rights polices at all times. § Maintain confidentiality of all resident information. § Be expected (and required) to perform any task in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures. § Follow facility safety program. § Assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbook. § Any exposure to blood or body fluids that contain visible blood must be reported to supervisor on the shift in which the incident occurs. § Be familiar with universal precautions (i.e. frequent hand washing, using gloves, etc.). § Understand that this position contains Category II tasks that do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing a Category I task. § Ability to understand and use universal precautions and appropriate protective measures, which are readily available to every employee, engaged in Category I tasks. § Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. § This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.