Geriatric Physical Therapist – Collaborative Rehab Specialist

Liberty Healthcare Companies; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Healthcare Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess referred patients, develop and administer rehabilitation plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

The role involves documenting patient progress, educating families, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and residents' rights, in a family-friendly facility with a strong reputation in the local community.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and geriatric care is preferred.
• Experience with Case Mix Index and PPS scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients.
• Document and record the patients’ condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy college or university

Job description

Fusion Healthcare Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess referred patients, develop and administer rehabilitation plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

The role involves documenting patient progress, educating families, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and residents' rights, in a family-friendly facility with a strong reputation in the local community.