Physical Therapist

Valley Village Care Center; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Village Care Center in California is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitative services for residents. Candidates must possess CPR certification and have at least 1-2 years of experience in long term care.

The role requires adherence to physical medicine standards and effective documentation, with responsibilities including monitoring treatment effects and formulating teaching plans for patients.

Qualifications

• CPR Certification is mandatory.
• Must be a licensed Physical Therapy Therapist.
• 1-2 years of experience in long term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment services to patients.
• Monitors and documents resident treatment and responses.
• Assists in formulating teaching plans based on learning needs.

Skills

CPR Certification

Licensed Physical Therapy Therapist

1-2 years experience in long term care

Physical and mental health

Ability to follow instructions

General supervision skills

Job description

Requirements:

• CPR Certification (required).
• Licensed Physical Therapy Therapist (required).
• 1-2 years experience in long term care preferred.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Must be able to perform any physical requirement of the position which includes lifting dead weight or unassisted weight of 50 pounds.
• Is capable of following oral and written instructions.
• Have training, knowledge and experience which allows for general supervision of responsibilities.

Reporting:

The Physical Therapist reports to the Director of Rehabilitation.

Job Duties:

• Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
• Provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitative services to patients who have experienced injury or disability disease. Provides residents with exercises.
• Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff, Physical Therapy Assistant, Physician, and Director of Rehabilitation.
• Responsible for the monitoring and documentation of resident treatment and response.
• Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, staff and physician is apprised of conclusions.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Adheres to facility’s Policy and Procedure.