Physical Therapist

Position Summary

As a member of the Rehabilitation staff, plans and implements specific programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.  

Primary Responsibilities 

•    Screens all new admissions and any patients referred by the medical team through gross assessment and makes recommendations to the nursing staff

•    Evaluate assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such a patient records, interviews, observation and team members

•    Develop treatment plans for assigned patients including specific goals and activities.  Reevaluate and modify plan at periodic intervals and as necessary.  

•    Review requisitions for physical therapy.  Interview patients, evaluate patient's condition and needs.

•    Determines proper equipment usage, application, adjusting as necessary, in administration of such treatments as exercise including gait training, hot packs, ultrasound and electrical stimulation.

•    Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and Sherrill House, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress notes and other reports.

•    Communicates observations, facts and comments with nursing and interdisciplinary team members, individually and through team meeting presentations to ensure efficient coordination of the overall care plan

•    Provides guidance and direction to those assigned to assist in physical therapy services and serves as clinical education coordinator in the supervising of student programs

•    Maintains department policies, procedure, objectives and quality assurance program

•    Attends meetings and participates on committees as required

•    Enhances professional growth and development thorough participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meeting, workshop, etc.

•    Provide in-service training specific regarding physical therapy to other rehab staff, nursing staff, patients, and family members.

•    Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

•    Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with Sherrill House procedures on a daily basis.

•    Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility and physician related information.

•    Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary.

•    Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other health related facilities and organizations.

•    Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

•    Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews.
 

License: Must have current state license

Experience:  A minimum of two years of experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility and training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.

Educational Requirements: Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy with bachelor's degree in physical therapy (new grads welcome!)