Clinical Physical Therapist: Lead Rehab Outcomes

Summit Care Inc; Gladstone (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Care Inc in Gladstone, MO is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive patient care, including evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge planning. The role involves supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and students, ensuring accurate documentation, and adhering to state PT regulations.

The position emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities to achieve quality outcomes in a facility setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Valid Physical Therapy License to practice in appropriate state(s).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and customer relations skills.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Assures execution of doctor’s orders.
• Provides Physical Therapy screening and evaluation to determine patients current physical status.
• Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice.
• Oversees and participates in the maintenance of therapy records.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains appropriate patient schedule, as per established guidelines.
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and facility requirements.
• Participates in patient, family, and facility meetings, as appropriate.
• Follows administrative policies and procedures including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety.
• Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families and rehabilitation staff.
• Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership & customer relations

Problem solving

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Accredited PT Program

Job description

Summit Care Inc in Gladstone, MO is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive patient care, including evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge planning. The role involves supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and students, ensuring accurate documentation, and adhering to state PT regulations.

The position emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities to achieve quality outcomes in a facility setting.