Physical Therapist
Company: INTERFACE REHAB INC
Location: Stockton
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob LocationFulton Gardens Post Acute - Stockton,
CAJob ShiftFull TimeJob SummaryThe Company is looking for a caring,
dedicated physical therapist to provide quality care to the
residents. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats
patients/residents, communicates with their families, physicians,
and other health team members, and maintains all necessary
documentation of services in the patients medical records. Physical
therapy services including treatment planning and implementation,
discharge planning, testing patients physical abilities, analyzing
rehabilitation goals, and consulting with the rehab team and other
health team members to coordinate the most effective treatment
program.Responsibilities and DutiesEssential Responsibilities and
ExpectationsEvaluate patients promptly, and per facility policies
and expectations, upon receiving physician referral for
treatment.Develop effective treatment plans.Obtain approval for
services from referring physician.Treat patients according to
treatment plan approved by physician.Communicate regularly with
supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing
staff regarding patient treatment plan, progress, and
prognosis.Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly
progress notes, 14-day progress report to the physician,
recertifications, and discharge summaries per Company and facility
policy and procedureComplete all required documentation from your
daily treatments/interventions prior to leaving the
facility.Educate patient families and facility nursing staff in
treatment and any applicable maintenance programs.Participate in
discharge planning.Secure necessary durable medical equipment
(e.g., orthoses, walkers, canes elevated toilet seats, and grab
bars) for patients to facilitate independent mobility.Submit all
billing logs and necessary information on a timely basis.Report any
problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate
supervisor immediately. Able to supervise up to two Physical
Therapist Assistants.Able to report to work regularly and
on-time.Comply with State Licensing Board of California, Title 22,
CMS, and California Labor Board guidelinesComply with Company and
facility rules, policies, and procedures.Comply with all applicable
safety rules, policies, and procedures.Additional Responsibilities
and ExpectationsProvide necessary training and guidance to student
interns as assigned, including:Supervising students during the
internship.Providing clearly defined, career-related (i.e.,
non-clerical) responsibilities and tasks in accordance with the
students academic programs.Informing student interns about and
ensuring their compliance with Company, facility, state, and
federal guidelines, andCompleting any paperwork required by the
Company or the students academic program. Assume other duties as
assigned.Physical and Mental RequirementsThese physical and mental
demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary
for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
the Physical Therapist. Reasonable accommodation can be made to
enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential
functions of the Physical Therapist.Ability to travel, as
required.See projects through to completion.Ability to bend, reach,
squat, move as required by patient treatment plans.Ability to
transfer or assist in transfer of up to 100 lbs.Ability to stand
and/or work 80% of an 8-hour shift.Visual and hearing acuity to
perform job-related functions.Ability to operate standard
rehabilitation therapy equipment.Workplace EnvironmentThe Physical
Therapist will primarily be working in a skilled nursing facility.
This is an active patient care environment. This environment has no
unusual exposures, but safety precautions must be taken at all
times. Qualifications and SkillsTo perform the Physical Therapist
job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential
responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are
representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and
ability required of the Physical Therapist. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. RequiredLicensed as a Physical
Therapist in the State of California.Valid CPR certification.A
completed physical examination from a licensed physician.Negative
TB skin test within the past year OR a clear Chest X-ray within the
past five yearsAbility to gather and analyze information in a
timely and skillful manner.Ability to manage time
efficiently.Resourceful, problem-solving attitude.Proactive
attitude and work-style.Ability to exhibit a high level of
confidentiality.A customer-service focused
attitude.PreferredNatural interpersonal and communication
skills.Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset.Able to work
well in a diverse environment.Accept and act upon constructive
feedback.DisclaimerThis job description is intended to convey
information essential to understanding the scope of the Physical
Therapist position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list
of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions
associated with the position.
Keywords: INTERFACE REHAB INC, Stockton , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Stockton, California
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