Physical Therapist

Harvard-Gardens-Rehabilitation-; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard-Gardens Rehabilitation Center in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate residents, plan and deliver therapy services with a focus on mobility, strength, balance, and safe transitions to the highest practicable level of function.

You will perform initial and ongoing evaluations, develop plans of care, educate residents and families, and document in compliance with Medicare and state requirements, while collaborating with the IDT and supervising PTAs as needed.

Qualifications

• Active PT license in the state of practice.
• Experience evaluating and planning PT care for residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing PT evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver skilled physical therapy interventions addressing mobility, strength, balance, gait, transfers, and pain.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers in safe mobility and home programs.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries per Medicare/state requirements.
• Collaborate with the IDT on care plans, discharge planning, and restorative carryover.
• Supervise PTAs and therapy aides where applicable.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Care planning

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) license

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and delivers physical therapy services to residents in accordance with physician orders and professional standards of practice, focusing on mobility, strength, balance, and safe transition to the highest practicable level of function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform initial and ongoing evaluations and develop individualized PT plans of care.
• Deliver skilled physical therapy interventions to address mobility, strength, balance, gait, transfers, and pain.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers in safe mobility and home programs.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with Medicare and state requirements.
• Collaborate with the IDT on care plans, discharge planning, and restorative carryover.
• Supervise PTAs and therapy aides where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Active Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.