Physical Therapist

Birkwood Village; Montrose, Fort Madison (IA, IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Birkwood Village in Montrose, IA is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) responsible for evaluating and implementing personalized therapy programs for residents in long-term care. The PT aims to enhance residents’ mobility and functional independence while collaborating with a team to deliver quality rehabilitative care.

Required qualifications include a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and a current state license. Experience in long-term care is preferred but not mandatory. Join us in making a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current license as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation regulations in skilled nursing settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Current license as a Physical Therapist in Iowa

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Montrose, IA 52639

Job Shift: Day

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized physical therapy programs for residents in a long-term care and skilled nursing facility. The PT works to improve residents’ mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and overall functional independence while promoting safety and quality of life. The Physical Therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive appropriate rehabilitative care in accordance with physician orders, regulatory standards, and facility policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and resident goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including exercises, gait training, balance training, strengthening, and mobility training.
• Perform initial evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, and safety strategies.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the medical record.
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer guidelines related to therapy services.
• Maintain infection control standards and follow all facility safety protocols.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehabilitation aides as applicable.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and facility programs as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current license as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment.
• Previous experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and rehabilitation regulations in skilled nursing settings.
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.