Physical Therapist

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Plan

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Laramie is seeking a Physical Therapist to join its dedicated team. Responsibilities include developing and implementing treatment plans, monitoring residents’ progress, and participating in quality assurance processes. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy, hold current state licensure, and have successfully completed the National Certification Exam for PT. Benefits include a private health care plan, DailyPay, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Must have current licensure in the State of practice.
• Successful completion of National Certification Exam for PT is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Monitor residents' responses to treatment.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise PT assistants and aides as applicable.
• Provide clear documentation in medical records.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Review.

Skills

Complying with state practice act

Developing treatment plans

Quality improvement participation

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist

Laramie Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our exciting and fast paced team!

Essential Functions

• Comply with state practice act and/or American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines.
• Develop and implement treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes with physician order. Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and alter the treatment plan as appropriate with physician approval.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Identify and advise Rehabilitation Manager (RM) of any Center, staff, or operations issues that need to be addressed.
• Communicate resident/staff issues affecting assigned caseload.
• Develop/implement Physical Therapy services in conjunction with the RM and Center staff.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Demonstrate supervisory activities in resident charts and service logs as applicable.
• Participate in RAFT (Rehab Advocating Function Today) activities to identify residents in need of rehab services.
• Provide physical therapy screenings and evaluations to determine residents’ functional level before initiation of treatment.
• Maintain productivity at level determined by the RM.
• Supervise PT assistants and aides if applicable.
• Self-monitor productivity level daily.
• Participate in resident/family meetings as well as Center meetings when appropriate.
• Follow administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control, and safety.
• Maintain consistent and predictable hours of service in buildings as assigned.
• Provide clear, concise documentation in medical record and on appropriate forms as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Center policy and procedure.
• Document and sign each treatment encounter in medical record.
• Complete progress notes per Center policy.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Review and denials process as requested by Rehab Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master of Science, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Exam for PT.
• Current licensure in State of practice where applicable.

Benefit Highlights

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• DailyPay
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

Laramie Health and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.