Independent Living Physical Therapist

2 weeks ago


Leavenworth, Kansas, United States Minds Matter Full time
Company Overview


Minds Matter, LLC is committed to supporting individuals who have faced brain injuries in achieving independence within their homes.

Our team of innovative professionals provides essential services and resources that empower clients to relearn, reinvent, and reconnect with their communities. We advocate for a holistic, person-centered approach to care, aligning our goals with those of our clients.

Our clients collaborate with a range of specialists, including physical, occupational, cognitive, behavioral, and speech therapists, as well as Transitional Living Services staff, to develop independent living skills that enable them to thrive in their communities.

Job Summary


Registered Physical Therapists (RPT) employ a rehabilitative strategy aimed at helping individuals achieve their maximum potential in motor functioning and mobility.

The RPT collaborates with clients to establish targeted therapy objectives focused on enhancing their motor capabilities and mobility.

RPTs are responsible for overseeing the work of physical therapy assistants.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Uphold and apply all principles of Minds Matter, LLC in service delivery.

- Review, co-sign, and provide constructive feedback on daily documentation from assistant therapists.

- Assist clients in identifying their needs and devising suitable compensation strategies to address the impacts of their brain injuries, including offering innovative solutions for daily activities.


- Conduct evaluations that assess clients' physical and cognitive abilities, analyzing medical data to determine optimal therapeutic methods and strategies.

- Complete necessary documentation as outlined in each client's care plan (e.g., evaluations, progress notes, daily logs, letters of medical necessity, etc.)

- Integrate employment, educational, and independent living objectives into therapy.

- Collaborate with clients and other professionals to monitor goal achievement.

- Participate in team meetings and assist clients in setting their goals.

- Provide services strictly as specified in each client's authorized care plan.

- Assess and recommend adaptive equipment and/or home modifications, as well as strategies for home and community environments.

- Work directly with clients to enhance skills related to their life goals.

- Document therapy sessions on the same day, ensuring that records are goal-oriented, concise, factual, and clear.


- Educate and train families and caregivers about the effects of brain injuries, strategies, and techniques, while maintaining communication regarding goals and progress as necessary.


- Attend all required training and workshops to ensure the delivery of the most current, effective, and evidence-based practices.


- Establish and maintain professional relationships with all clients, colleagues, referral agents, and representatives from other community organizations and services.

- Promote positive public relations for the program within the agency and the community.

- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in agency and interagency task groups as requested.

- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

- Ensure care and maintenance of Minds Matter LLC issued devices.

- Uphold confidentiality of protected health information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.


- Potentially serve as a team lead for clients, responsible for updating goal plans and team meeting documentation, including progress, effectiveness of strategies, concerns, task assignments, or changes to goals.

Qualifications and Skills

- Ability to instruct individuals with disabilities.

- Effectively supervise and mentor therapy assistants, providing timely suggestions, clear feedback, and guidance as necessary.

- High degree of sensitivity towards all individuals.

- Ability to interact professionally on a one-on-one basis.

- Capacity to effectively plan, coordinate, and assist with all aspects of a client's life.

- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to transition between tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.

- Creativity

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to meet deadlines.

- Basic to moderate technology skills, as our electronic medical record system operates on an iPad.

Education and Experience

- Successful completion of a physical therapy program from an accredited institution. Must hold a current license in the state of Kansas.

Requirements

- Some lifting may be required for clients with physical needs.

- Requires strong verbal communication skills and active listening ability.

- Must possess reading and writing proficiency.

- Basic proficiency with iPad technology.

- Reliable transportation is necessary.

- Daily monitoring of voicemail and email is required.

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