This position will primarily support Inpatient Therapy Services in the SNF/LTC facility. This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus

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$60.09/hour + DOE Organizes and conducts medically prescribed Physical Therapy programs. Effectively utilizes appropriate resources to ensure sensitive, personal care to individuals who require physical therapy services. Assess patients and provides appropriate treatment plans, and performs individualized therapy programs for each patient, which includes but is not limited to, soft tissue massage/mobilization, traction, therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, durable medical equipment training and safety assessments and recommendations. Collaborates with other team members to assure that services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients. Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, joint and functional ability tests. Evaluates, documents, and reports patient progress for review of the team. Assures that patients, care takers, and families follow established policies and procedures at all times. Interprets physical therapy policies and procedures to patients, care takers, and family members, as necessary. Participates in peer feedback to improve performance of line of service. Clinician will practice fiscal responsibility and strive to maintain minimum targeted key performance indicators as set by Director of department. Extends courtesy and consideration to others in interpersonal relationships. Demonstrates a professional manner in the workplace at all times. Seeks clarification of duties when needed. Channels suggestions, criticisms, and questions to appropriate personnel. Facilitates and reports therapy audits related to the Quality Improvement process and Quality Assurance (QA) program in cooperation with management staff. Participates in staff meetings or reviews meeting minutes if not present. Working with management, facilitates therapy scheduling assuring required therapy visits are performed. Follows standard operational workflows established for the department (includes preferred communication methods to other staff members, Therapute and EPIC documentation requirements, and patient scheduling). Establishes good rapport with all team members, patients and other health care providers. Instructs, motivates and assists patients to perform physical activities which may require assistive devices. PT will participate in activities to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally as recommended by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) code of ethics. In collaboration with leadership, therapist will help facilitate and coordinate meetings, record minutes, and reporting for assigned specialty group. In collaboration with leadership, therapist will complete tasks for assigned project to support existing service lines of the department. (i.e.- Scheduling, Staff/Student Education and Training, Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, Compliance, In-services) In collaboration with leadership, therapist will assist in development of new service lines, strategic plan initiatives, and/or programs of the department In collaboration with leadership, therapist will facilitate training and participate in mentoring, clinical education, and staff performance improvements Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior. Complies with System policies and procedures. Additional duties may be included. 2-3 years relevant experience Upon hire Within 3 months of hire into job Upon hire Other Bachelors or Certificate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.