Geriatric Physical Therapist | Premium Pay & Growth

The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to assess and treat residents in a rehabilitation setting. The role involves evaluations, developing and adjusting plans of care, and coordinating with nursing staff to optimize mobility and daily function.

Qualifications include an MA license as a Registered Physical Therapist, a bachelor’s degree or higher, and graduation from an accredited PT program.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current unencumbered MA license as a Registered Professional Physical Therapist.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or international equivalent.
• Geriatric experience preferred.
• A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Able to use necessary computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs.
• Completes Physical Therapy evaluations upon physician order.
• Establishes Physical Therapy plan of care for treatments per physician order.
• Provides Physical Therapy plan of treatments and modalities.
• Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan.
• Documents resident progress toward Physical Therapy goals.
• Discharges residents from Physical Therapy services when appropriate.
• Makes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning and ROM resident needs.
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management.
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy.
• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures.
• Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy.
• Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned.
• Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames.
• Participates in internal audits as directed.
• Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Physical Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information.
• Respects all residents and resident rights.
• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately.
• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures.
• Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately.

Education

MA license as a Registered Physical Therapist

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy or international equivalent

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

The Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to assess and treat residents in a rehabilitation setting. The role involves evaluations, developing and adjusting plans of care, and coordinating with nursing staff to optimize mobility and daily function.

Qualifications include an MA license as a Registered Physical Therapist, a bachelor’s degree or higher, and graduation from an accredited PT program.