Geriatric Rehab Physical Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 137,540,000 - 163,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Topeka, KS is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to deliver rehabilitative therapy in a skilled nursing setting, helping residents regain independence and improve quality of life. You will assess patients, design care plans, and document progress.

The role reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services; requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy, an active state license, and at least 2 years of SNF experience. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Active state license.
• 2+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility environment.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders.
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the patients’ physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in‑services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Physical Therapist.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy or related field

Active state license

2+ years of SNF experience

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Topeka, KS is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to deliver rehabilitative therapy in a skilled nursing setting, helping residents regain independence and improve quality of life. You will assess patients, design care plans, and document progress.

The role reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services; requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy, an active state license, and at least 2 years of SNF experience. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.