Physical Therapist

3 months ago

Providence, United States Athena Health Care Systems Full time

Physical Therapist

Per Diem

Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center - Providence, RI

Posted 2 months ago

We are hiring per diem Physical Therapists to join our dynamic care team at Summit Commons Rehab in Providence

Weekend availability with hourly pay up to $60 an hour. Weekly pay.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the com

As a Physical Therapist, you provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload while also participating in the clinical team process. You also provide teaching and training to caregiver staff and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides and students as required.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

  • Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained.

  • Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Screens patients/residents.

  • Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.

  • May perform additional assigned administrative duties like: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.

  • Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.

  • Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.

  • Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.

  • Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.

  • Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.

  • Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.

  • Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customer and supervisor.

  • Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.

  • Participates in clinical program development and implementation.

  • Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers.

  • Participates in the interview process for new staff.

  • Participates in census building and marketing activities.

  • Participates in quality improvement activities.

  • Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.

  • Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.

  • Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Specific Requirements:

  • Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.

  • Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations of equipment and direct patient care.

  • Requires intense attention and concentration.

  • Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.

  • Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.

  • Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.

  • Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

  • Competitive and Weekly Pay

  • Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

  • Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members:

  • Employer Paid Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with Employer Match

  • Vacation and Personal Time

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

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