What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Edgewood Estates?
Job Summary
To provide direct rehab care in physical therapy to residents upon physician referral and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and facility standards.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy.
- Must be currently registered/licensed in the state of KY. Must maintain active license in good standing throughout employment.
- 1 year experience in post acute care or LTC setting preferred
- CPR certification preferred or required completion upon hire. CPR certification must remain current throughout employment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as a liaison with residents, families, support departments, insurance companies etc to adequately plan for resident needs
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics at all times
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
- Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing physical therapy functions in the post-acute facility.
- Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of physical therapy department.
- Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas.
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information.
- Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
- Display integrity and professionalism.
- Must be able to follow physical treatment plans for residents
- Must be able to establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely and functional goals
- Must be able to oversee and evaluate care provided by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and students.
- Must be able chart appropriately and timely.
- Must be able to utilize software appropriately and accurately.
- Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward residents, families, colleagues.
- Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
- Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
- Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Must be able to communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Must practice good personal hygiene
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs.
