Physical Therapist, full-time, VA Home Sumter, SC Position Available In [Unknown county], South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The full-time Physical Therapist position at VA Home in Sumter, SC involves building a strong physical therapy program, optimizing patient functionality, and evaluating and treating residents as per physician orders. Responsibilities include documentation, compliance with infection control procedures, and providing clinical supervision to PTAs. The role requires a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy and state licensure.
Job Description
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DESCRIPTION
- Build a strong Physical Therapy program
- Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
- Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician
- Screening of facility residents
- Completes all necessary documentation
- Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review
- In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through continuum of care
- Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines
- Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs
- Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of PT and healthcare environment
- Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents
- Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education
- Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification
- Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
- Strong time management and ability to manage caseload
- Ability to clinically supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to state regulations
Physical Demands:
Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Science Degree or greater in Physical Therapy
- State licensure
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Senior Living experience preferred PDPM knowledge Experience with therapy software/EMR Medicaid case mix knowledge TransPerfect is the world’s largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 90 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 4,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect’s GlobalLink® Product Suite to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and
ISO 17100
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