Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist will play a crucial role in providing high-quality rehabilitation services to our residents, with a focus on restoring mobility, improving strength and function, and enhancing overall quality of life.  

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Evaluate Residents' physical abilities, functional status, and rehabilitation needs through comprehensive assessments.  
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines. 
• Implement therapeutic interventions to address impairments, maximize functional independence, and promote safe mobility.  
• Provide one-on-one physical therapy sessions to residents, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities. 
• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes and achieve rehabilitation goals. 
• Collaborate with team members, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services. 
• Educate residents and their families on exercise programs, safety techniques, and home exercise regimens to support ongoing rehabilitation and prevent re-injury. 
• Document all physical therapy services provided, including initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements. 
• Participate in resident care conferences, team meetings, and in-service training sessions to share expertise, contribute to care planning, and stay informed about best practices in rehabilitation. 
• Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication skills. 
• Perform all other duties assigned.  

Job Qualifications: 

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist. 
• Clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting is preferred. 
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, with proficiency in evaluating and treating a diverse range of conditions and diagnoses. 
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members. 
• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion. 

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents. 
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods. 
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting of therapy equipment and assisting residents. 
• Manual dexterity and coordination for performing therapeutic exercises, manipulating therapy tools, and conducting assessments. 
• Strength and endurance to assist residents with mobility, transfers, and positioning as needed. 
• Visual acuity and auditory perception to observe and assess resident movements and communicate effectively with residents and team members. 
• Stamina and physical resilience to handle the demands of providing therapy services to multiple residents throughout the day. 
• Compliance with infection control protocols and safety precautions to minimize the risk of injury or illness to oneself and others. 
• Flexibility to adapt to various environmental conditions and accommodate the physical needs of residents with diverse mobility levels and functionality abilities. 
• Ability to operate therapy equipment and assistive devices safely and effectively, following proper training and protocols.  
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. 
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.