Physical Therapist - PRN

From one generation to the next, The Legacy Senior Communities has been here to care for our Jewish seniors. Today, the not-for-profit LSC remains steadfast to its Jewish values, but has evolved to serve Dallas seniors of all faiths. Through strong leadership and innovation, LSC is committed to meeting the changing needs of seniors and their families and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing and rehab, in-home care, and hospice.

Excellence is an ongoing process, and we pledge to invest in the pursuit of excellence in care, practice, and facilities so that the residents and clients, their families, and our team members experience outstanding quality and service in their interactions with us.

Compassionate Care goes beyond treatment and proficiency to the heart of our mission and devote ourselves to caring for and about our residents and clients, their families, and our team members with empathy, warmth, and respect.

Integrity is vital to creating and maintaining authentic relationships. We commit to the alignment and transparency of our words, behaviors, and actions across our organization.

Jewish Values & Culture are inherent in everything we do. Respect, dignity, mindfulness, and generosity are hallmarks of Jewish values, and we dedicate ourselves to nurturing meaningful relationships, aligning with Jewish culture and traditions throughout our communities.

The Physical Therapist will plan, organize, develop and implement a progressive therapy program geared to improvement of member’s, resident’s or patient’s physical functions, psychological, social and economic well-being. Supervise Certified Therapy Assistants and rehab assistants. Follow community guidelines, objectives and policies to maintain standards of treatment consistent with legal and accrediting requirements.

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Upon receiving PT orders, review member, resident or patient’s history and completes thorough assessment, including precautions.
• Upon receiving PT screening request, review member, resident or patient’s current situation and screens individual for intervention.
• Communicate assessment/ screening results to member, resident or patient and appropriate family and/or staff.
• Complete required assessment/screening documentation.

• Identify and prioritize needs based on assessment and establish appropriate plan with goals.
• Communicate treatment plan and goals to member, resident or patient and family.
• Collaborate with health care team members to begin planning for appropriate and timely discharge or transfer.

• Demonstrate ability to prioritize treatment procedures according to member, resident or patient’s needs and MD requests.
• Implement interventions according to plan of care.
• Communicate purpose of treatment procedures to member, resident or patient/family according to level of understanding and modify plan accordingly.
• Communicate treatment plan/appropriate interventions with assistants, initially and ongoing.
• Communicate ongoing treatment issues/plan to interdisciplinary health care team members.
• Complete required documentation regarding daily intervention.

• Review and evaluate effectiveness of interventions toward achieving patient outcomes
• Document appropriate reassessment and changes in plan of care.
• Communicate significant changes in intervention to member, resident or patient /family and health care team members.
• Complete required documentation for discharge.

• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Support…