Per Diem-PT

Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation in; Lindsay (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat residents, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with families, physicians, and the health care team.

You will supervise PT assistants and complete compliant documentation while participating in quality improvement initiatives and staff training. Licensure in the state is required with ongoing CE requirements, focusing on safe mobility and fall prevention.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state with continuing education requirements.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in computer skills for documentation and data entry.
• Ability to supervise PT assistants, aides, and students.
• Strong communication with residents, families, and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine PT needs and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence.
• Supervise PT assistants and support staff in resident care activities.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with policies and payer requirements.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programs and safety.
• Participate in care conferences and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Problem solving

Reading/comprehension

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Masters or Doctorate in PT preferred

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

General Purpose The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act. Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning. Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed. Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed. Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements. Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols. Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies. Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars. Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information. Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order. Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises PT assistants (PTA), aides, and students.

Qualification - Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy.

Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.

Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Summary of Benefits

We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:

• Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.

Pay: $60.00 per hour depending on experience and education. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

EEO/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

At Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values Excellence, Trust, Accountability, Mutual Respect, and Love, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.