Physical Therapist
Company: Genesis HealthCare
Location: Howell
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
FULL TIME POSITIONPOSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist will
primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home
setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could
be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in a
SNF/NF, in an assisted living facility, or in an independent living
facility. Vitality to You allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate
and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's
home. The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and
delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes
referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs
of patients. He/she implements individualized therapy program
designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In
addition, the Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains
patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for
promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or
correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and
maintain health.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. As necessary
or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants,
temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance
with state licensure requirements and professional standards.2.
Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment
schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as
well as work related meetings.3. Attends and contributes to patient
care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.4. Makes
referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the
comprehensive needs of the patient.5. Consults with other members
of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate
therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of
each patient.6. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the
needs of individual patient.7. Promotes a safe environment and
enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.8. Orders
supplies and equipment as necessary.9. Cleans, maintains,
identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as
necessary.10. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and
families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.11. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including
history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and
measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings
in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine
the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve
it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of
care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in
collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the
physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related
documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services
include but are not limited to application of therapeutic
techniques in areas such as:* Therapeutic exercise including
aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility
training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility
exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development
training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training *
Functional training * Manual therapy * Airway clearance techniques
* Integumentary repair and protection * Use of electrotherapeutic,
physical agent and mechanical modalities * Health and Wellness *
Education on Chronic Disease Management * Falls Assessment and
Interventions to reduce fall risk * Case Management in the home and
community12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive
devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices
included orthotics and prosthetics.13. Selects appropriate
activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity,
intelligence level and interest.14. Instructs patient in the skills
and techniques required for participation in mobility activities
and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related
to rehabilitative potential.15. Performs routine reexamination as
needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.16.
Incorporates health and wellness programming into treatment plans
for patients.17. Performs home and community mobility assessments
and provides recommendations for safe mobility in the home and
community space.18. Upholds the GRS Promises: be ethical I will
always act with integrity and honesty, and expect others to do the
same. I will ensure my actions comply with the standards set forth
by our Policies and Procedures Manuals and the Employee Handbook.be
respectful I will treat others in the way I would like to be
treated. I will appreciate and respect others' beliefs, and I will
cherish our diversity. be accountable I will take responsibility
for myself in my actions and my quality of work. I will hold others
to those same standards. be actively engaged I will make a
conscious effort to be an active part of our community. I will
check email and RehabCentral regularly to keep up-to-date on
important information. I will be aware of the numerous resources
available to me as an employee. take pride in my work - my company
I will be proud of the work I've done each and every day. I will
always represent my company in a positive, professional manner both
inside and outside of work. embrace change I understand that change
is a necessary part of life. I will approach change with a positive
attitude and will work with my team members to overcome any
obstacles associated with change. communicate compassionately I
will communicate in an appropriate, professional and timely manner.
I will strive to be an active listener by making an effort to hear
not just the words another person is saying but, more importantly,
understand the total message being conveyed. strive for excellence
I will continuously work to grow and develop myself as an employee.
I will ask for assistance if I need it, and I will be open to
receiving feedback from my manager. celebrate I will contribute to
a positive work environment where my team members and I enjoy
coming to work and celebrating each other's successes.19. Performs
other related duties as required.PTHVQualifications:SPECIFIC
EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:1. He/she must have a valid
Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of
license eligibility; and 2. He/she must have a Master's degree in
Physical Therapy; or3. He/she must have a Master's degree in a
Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree
in Physical Therapy; or4. He/she must have a Bachelor's degree in
Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT
experience.5. The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside
of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree
in Physical Therapy.6. He/she must have CPR certification per GRS
standards.7. He/she must have a valid driver's license. 8. To
protect the health and safety of our patients, residents,
employees, family members, and the communities we serve, Genesis
Rehab Services has implemented a universal COVID-19 vaccination
requirement for employees, care partners and onsite vendors.
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