Physical Therapist / Physical Therapy Assistant

The purpose of this position is to provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff. Involvement in clinical program development. Supervises other therapists, assistants, aides and students as required.

The major duties and responsibilities include:
Screen patients/residents.
Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
Under a physician's order, provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.
Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
Documents activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customer and supervisor.
Promotes positive customer relations.
Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.
Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
Participates in the training and orientation of other staff.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
Complies with facility privacy practice policies and procedures and protects residents' individual health information.
Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
REQUIREMENTS


Education Requirements:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience Requirements:
Current licensure by the applicable state agency. Current membership in professional organizations preferred.
Two years of clinical experience preferred.
General Requirements:
Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
Strong written communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.

At Oakland Grove Health Care Center, we expect a lot of our employees, and we strive to please our employees at that same level...our employee benefits include:
WARM & FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
Health & Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Experience Based Wages
On-site college courses
Paid meal periods
Hepatitis B & Flu Vaccine
In-house CEU Training & much more...