Position Summary: A physical therapist provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of residents/patients suffering from injuries or disease. Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents. Qualifications Education: ? Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Licenses/Certification: ? Current Physical Therapist license in the state employed. ? Current CPR certification.
Experience: ? Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred. Essential Functions ? Establishes and administers a treatment plan with specific therapy goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the physician.
? Assesses patient needs; plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions. ? Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.
? Sets realistic and achievable goals for patients/residents. POSITION DESCRIPTION CREATING A FORCE FOR GOOD Page 2 of 5 ? Documents and records the patients’/residents’ condition and progress per state and federal regulations.
? Educates patients and families in an appropriate therapy method. ? Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing the screening of all residents.
? Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals. ? Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions ? Adhere to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning. ? Provides consultation and clinical supervision to PTA’s working in the facility.
? Other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities ? Ability to maintain confidentiality.
? Knowledge of HIPAA. ? General knowledge and understanding of managed care.
? Knowledge of state and federal rules relating to therapy delivery and documentation in skilled nursing facilities. Core Values & Behaviors that Improve Lives ? Demonstrates a culture of service and a commitment to doing “good” by improving lives.
? Regularly exhibits behaviors that support the values of the company – Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Celebration, and Experience. ? Work ethic reflects a passion for exceeding patient/resident expectations.
? Solicits patient/resident feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community. Advocates for raising the bar of patient/resident care within the facility and influences others to take actions that increase the quality of person-centered care. ?
Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our patients/residents through empathy and compassion. ? Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process for performance improvements.
? Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone and email/social media etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance. ? Enriches the facility culture by participating in company hosted and endorsed celebrations and events.
? Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done. ?
Effectively addresses patient/resident and family member concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is consistent with our culture. ? Complies with company policies, as well as governing state and federal laws and regulations. Seeks clarification of leaders when there are questions of policy or governing law.
? Protects patient/resident privacy and dignity. ? Maintains positivity while interacting with co-workers, patients/residents and guests at the facility
