Physical Therapist; PT

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Depending on experience:

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- Full-Time: $40.00-$50.00
- PRN $50.00-$60.00

Valley View Villa is a Life Care Center of America facility and features:

- $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time

- Patient Centered In-house therapy programs
- Continuing Education and growth opportunities
- Part of a network of over 200 privately owned facilities
- New Grads Welcome!

Position Summary

The PT - Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

- Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)

- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

- One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred

- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific

Job Requirements

- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate

- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail

- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs

- Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times

- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation

- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

- Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients xrlwcon

- Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals

- Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students

- Chart appropriately and timely

- Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately

- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

- Assist in the evacuation of patients

- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer