The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents to determine physical therapy needs and rehabilitation potential
Job Summary
The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents to determine physical therapy needs and rehabilitation potential.
The role requires supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and providing ongoing training to facility staff through in-services.
Employees must maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation while communicating regularly with physicians and families regarding resident progress.
Matching Summary
The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents to determine physical therapy needs and rehabilitation potential.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate residents for physical therapy needs
Develop individualized treatment plans
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Maintain accurate medical documentation
Communicate with interdisciplinary team members
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with families
Experience with Net Health software
Experience with Point Click Care software
Participation in quality assurance initiatives
Training skills for facility staff
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy preferred
Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred