What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Veritas Skilled Nursing Management?
Job Details
Job Location: WICHITA, KS
Position Type: PRN
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Description
PT- Job Description: The primary purpose of these positions are to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Physical Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.
PT - Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services-to include patients and family
- Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patients assessment
- Brief patient of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment-reassure patient before and during therapy treatment
- Determine proper equipment usage, application and body position, make adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments
- Recommend modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress
- Ensure that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures
Qualifications
PT - Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, preferred
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist
PT - Experience and Specific Requirements:
- Should have as a minimum, 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility, preferred
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
- Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
- Must possess good judgement and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information
- Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements
