Physical Therapist

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Middleburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Physical Therapist with a Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Physical Therapy and an active state license to evaluate and treat residents. Strong communication skills and knowledge of accreditation standards are required.

You will perform physician-ordered evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans, supervise staff and aides, attend interdisciplinary and family meetings, ensure proper documentation, and provide weekend evaluations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Active state license to practice physical therapy.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of state and national accreditation standards.
• Weekend availability for evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat residents needing Physical Therapy services.
• Review medical information and screenings to determine need for services.
• Perform evaluations under physician order and develop treatment plans.
• Implement plans via direct treatment, staff education, and supervision of PT staff.
• Pursue continuing education for professional growth.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintain daily billing information according to procedures.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to relay findings to rehab team.
• Attend family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation requirements of Rehab department and facility.
• Conduct staff training via in-services.
• Follow Rehab policies and procedures manual.
• Supervise PT assistants and rehabilitation aides as needed and per state laws.
• Supervise non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical evaluation

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist must: have a Bachelor and/or Master’s and/or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, have a current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The candidate must also have availabiltiy to complete evaluations on new admissions over the weekend in a busy skilled nursing facility typically getting 5-10 admissions between Friday and Sunday.

The Physical Therapist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of physical therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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