Physical Therapist Golfcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Hollywood, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Continuing education credits Disability insurance Employee assistance program Pet insurance Qualifications Long-term care regulations Employee relationship building Physical Therapy License Regulatory compliance analysis Legal compliance

Full Job Description Purpose :

Leads, guides and directs the delivery of physical therapy services in the facility in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and established facility policies and procedures to provide appropriate care and services to residents.

Qualifications:

A valid, unrestricted license in his/her therapy discipline in the state. Meet educational requirements of his/her licensure requirements. Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the delivery of physical therapy services as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state. Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the execution of physical therapy services in accordance with physician's orders and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing body and its respective affiliate state chapter. Coordinates the achievement and reporting of the facility's key performance physical therapy indicators. Establishes an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators. Evaluates and reports key performance indicator outcomes of the physical therapy department to the rehabilitation director to determine the need for action such as re-education or revisions related to the facility's outcomes, regulatory compliance, practice act(s) and/or customer satisfaction. Develops and implements processes and systems to effectively lead, guide and direct the delivery of physical therapy services including but not limited to processes for the timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and all associated documentation requirements for residents in the facility. Provides resident information needed for the resident assessment instrument according to facility policy such as functional abilities and goals, functional status, range of motion, balance during transitions and walking, physical therapy minutes and distinct calendar days, etc. during the defined observation period(s). Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents, employees, and family members through scheduled, deliberate positive interactions using face to face, phone, or other means of communication. Evaluates work performance of physical therapy assistants in the department and maintains accountability in concert with applicable standards of practice, by-laws, and code of conduct for his/her therapy discipline Ensures physical therapy equipment is stored, used and sanitized, disinfected and/or cleaned properly and safely in the facility cleanliness of therapy gyms/offices, optimal resident functioning and satisfaction with physical therapy services provided Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and services across the physical therapy spectrum as evidenced by adequate, and competent physical therapy staff, general cleanliness of therapy gyms/offices, optimal resident functioning and satisfaction with physical therapy services provided

BENEFITS

Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Insurance Legal Services, ID Fraud Protection Pet Insurance Auto Insurance Time Off Plan Employee Assistance Program Free CEU's Great Team Environment The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances

DFWP/EOE/M/F

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