Physical Therapist (PT) Position Available In Marengo, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Physical Therapist (PT) provides direct rehab care to patients, requiring a graduate degree in physical therapy and active state licensure. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, overseeing care, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential for this role. Life Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company:
Life Care Center Of Rhea County
Salary:
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Job Description
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The PT – Physical Therapist provides directrehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referralin accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Carestandards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT,or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)
- Currentlyregistered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an activelicense in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) yearexperience in post acute care or related setting preferred
- CPRcertification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
CPRcertification must remain current during employment.
Specific JobRequirements:
- Participates in community health matters/projects asappropriate
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., toadequately plan for patient needs
- Must demonstrate good bodymechanics at all times
- Make independent decisions whencircumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices andprocedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelinesgoverning functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement andinterpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and proceduresof the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areasincluding but not limited to: patient rights, and safety andsanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with allassociates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of allproprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and followcompany policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and otherappropriate compliance training
Essential Functions:
- Followphysical therapy treatment plans for patients
- Establish, assess,and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
- Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT andPTA students
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Utilize therapysoftware appropriately and accurately
- Exhibit excellent customerservice and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in theevacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicateand function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand,bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittentlyduring working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand theEnglish languageAn Equal Opportunity Employerby Jobble
