What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Munster Med Inn?
Job Summary: The responsibilities of a physical therapist include consulting with residents to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Diagnosing movement dysfunction and developing a treatment plan. Teaching residents how to effectively use therapeutic exercise techniques.
Job Description:
The RPT is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents who demonstrate disorders of musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and transfer/gait deficits. Evaluation and treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician.
The RPT is responsible for the screening of residents of the facility as follows:
New facility residents: Within 24 hours of admission
Long term residents: Upon receipt of a "Significant Change" from and/or upon referral from nursing
The RPT is responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation which includes but is not limited to the following items.
Initial Evaluation Forms
Weekly Progress Notes
Monthly Recertification Forms
Discharge Summary
All other required forms as designated by the facility and Regional Manager
The RPT is responsible for attending all required facility meetings and services, including Medicare meetings, resident staffing, family meetings, care plans
The RPT will in cooperation with the Regional Manager develops programs appropriate to the needs of the residents in the facility to assist them in achieving their highest feasible level of functioning.
The RPT will assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state, federal and other appropriate certification.
The RPT will employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect and follow OBRA Resident's Rights Guidelines
The RPT is responsible for the appropriate scheduling of residents on caseload in addition to all required in- services and meetings
The RPT will contract the Regional Manager if productivity levels consistently fall below or exceed the standard to indicate the need for additional staffing or the need for assistance in screening and identifying residents in need of PT services.
The RPT is responsible for the scheduling and competing of in-services for facility staff education
The RPT will always present her/himself in a professional manner including professional conduct, professional communication and appropriate dress while in the facility
Other duties as assigned by the PT Director and facility
Supervision:
The Physical Therapist will report directly to the Regional Manager who is responsible for overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills and compliance with all professional standards. The Physical Therapist assistant will be indirectly supervised by RPT, will carry out treatment plans as established by the RPT and will have all documentation signed by the RPT.
Physical Demands:
The Therapist is required to perform a variety of duties related to the job. The performance of these activities would place the job of Physical Therapist (RPT) into moderate heavy category of work demand based upon.
Lifting: The Therapist is required to perform transfers of residents to and from a variety of surfaces including bed, chair and commode. Transfers may require maximal assistance with residents weighing greater than 100 lbs. This activity may be performed frequently basis. Occasionally, the therapist is required to lift supplies weighing up to 50 lbs to chest level and 10 lbs to overhead.
Push/Pull: The Therapist is occasionally required to push/pull residents weighing up to 300 lbs. in wheelchair distance up to 200 yards. This activity may be performed frequently for shorter distances.
Work Environment: The Physical Therapist (RPT) is required to work in a variety of environmental conditions
Position Tolerance: (for non-material handling and postures)
Specific Education/Vocational Requirements:
Must be able to read, write and understand English language
Must attend a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education programs provided by the center to maintain certification
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy state licensure
Knowledge of therapeutic techniques
Job Description:
The RPT is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents who demonstrate disorders of musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and transfer/gait deficits. Evaluation and treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician.
The RPT is responsible for the screening of residents of the facility as follows:
New facility residents: Within 24 hours of admission
Long term residents: Upon receipt of a "Significant Change" from and/or upon referral from nursing
The RPT is responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation which includes but is not limited to the following items.
Initial Evaluation Forms
Weekly Progress Notes
Monthly Recertification Forms
Discharge Summary
All other required forms as designated by the facility and Regional Manager
The RPT is responsible for attending all required facility meetings and services, including Medicare meetings, resident staffing, family meetings, care plans
The RPT will in cooperation with the Regional Manager develops programs appropriate to the needs of the residents in the facility to assist them in achieving their highest feasible level of functioning.
The RPT will assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state, federal and other appropriate certification.
The RPT will employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect and follow OBRA Resident's Rights Guidelines
The RPT is responsible for the appropriate scheduling of residents on caseload in addition to all required in- services and meetings
The RPT will contract the Regional Manager if productivity levels consistently fall below or exceed the standard to indicate the need for additional staffing or the need for assistance in screening and identifying residents in need of PT services.
The RPT is responsible for the scheduling and competing of in-services for facility staff education
The RPT will always present her/himself in a professional manner including professional conduct, professional communication and appropriate dress while in the facility
Other duties as assigned by the PT Director and facility
Supervision:
The Physical Therapist will report directly to the Regional Manager who is responsible for overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills and compliance with all professional standards. The Physical Therapist assistant will be indirectly supervised by RPT, will carry out treatment plans as established by the RPT and will have all documentation signed by the RPT.
Physical Demands:
The Therapist is required to perform a variety of duties related to the job. The performance of these activities would place the job of Physical Therapist (RPT) into moderate heavy category of work demand based upon.
Lifting: The Therapist is required to perform transfers of residents to and from a variety of surfaces including bed, chair and commode. Transfers may require maximal assistance with residents weighing greater than 100 lbs. This activity may be performed frequently basis. Occasionally, the therapist is required to lift supplies weighing up to 50 lbs to chest level and 10 lbs to overhead.
Push/Pull: The Therapist is occasionally required to push/pull residents weighing up to 300 lbs. in wheelchair distance up to 200 yards. This activity may be performed frequently for shorter distances.
Work Environment: The Physical Therapist (RPT) is required to work in a variety of environmental conditions
Position Tolerance: (for non-material handling and postures)
Specific Education/Vocational Requirements:
Must be able to read, write and understand English language
Must attend a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education programs provided by the center to maintain certification
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy state licensure
Knowledge of therapeutic techniques
