Lead Physical Therapist & Care Team Mentor

(Marion Valley Post Acute) Marion Valley SNF Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Valley SNF Healthcare, LLC seeks a Staff Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents, communicate with families and physicians, and maintain documentation in medical records. The role includes training facility staff and supervising PT assistants to ensure quality patient care and compliance with state practice acts.

Key duties involve timely evaluations, developing treatment plans, discharging patients, and contributing to care conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; Masters/Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state.
• Maintain continuing education requirements per state practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within 24 hours of physician referral.
• Develop treatment plans and obtain physician approval.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Supervise PT assistants and student clinicians.
• Communicate patient progress with families, physicians and health team.
• Record evaluations, daily notes and progress in medical records.
• Participate in discharge planning and staff in-services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Reading comprehension

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

Marion Valley SNF Healthcare, LLC seeks a Staff Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents, communicate with families and physicians, and maintain documentation in medical records. The role includes training facility staff and supervising PT assistants to ensure quality patient care and compliance with state practice acts.

Key duties involve timely evaluations, developing treatment plans, discharging patients, and contributing to care conferences.