What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at The Lane House?
The Lane House in Crawfordville, IN
Mentorship programs for new graduates welcome, and opportunities for continuing education and growth.
Position Summary:
The Physical Therapist (PT) provides direct rehabilitation care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral, adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with a BSPT, MSPT, or DPT degree (MSPT or DPT required for 2003 or later graduates)
- Current registration/licensure in the applicable state; must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
- One year of experience in post-acute care or a related setting preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; must remain current during employment
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Participates in community health matters and projects as appropriate
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to plan for patient needs
- Demonstrates good body mechanics at all times
- Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
- Implements and interprets departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
- Performs competently in all areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information
- Understands and follows company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other compliance training
Essential Functions:
- Follows physical therapy treatment plans for patients
- Establishes, assesses, and modifies realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
- Oversees and evaluates care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students
- Charts appropriately and timely
- Utilizes therapy software accurately
- Exhibits excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assists in patient evacuation
- Demonstrates dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrates and uses reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicates effectively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sits, stands, bends, lifts, pushes, pulls, stoops, walks, reaches, and moves intermittently during working hours
