PHYSICAL THERAPIST

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP in Othello, WA is seeking a Physical Therapist for per diem coverage. You will provide evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation in line with physician orders and payer guidelines, delivering high-quality patient care in a skilled nursing setting.

The role requires state licensure, CPR as required, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment. Per diem schedule and competitive hourly pay range of $65.00–$72.00 ensure flexible staffing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy.
• Active licensure with regulatory boards in good standing.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
• Full knowledge of resident’s rights.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat per MD orders and payer guidelines.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for optimal functional outcomes.
• Educate staff and third-party payers on intervention benefits.
• Complete documentation including evaluations and progress notes.
• Ensure safety and professionalism in patient care and settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

English language

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Othello, WA 93444

Position Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $65.00 - $72.00 per hour

Overview

Provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organization guidelines, professional standards and community needs.

Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients to all internal and external customers.

Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Reporting

Responsible to: Facility Rehab Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions

• Makes evaluations initiated per M.D. orders, payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.
• Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.
• Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility to enhance clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
• Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

Job Functions

• Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides and students as applicable with State and Federal guidelines.
• Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding personal protection and patient safety.
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patients, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Physical Capacities

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, including an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to resident’s abilities.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop and pull as needed especially in fulfilling resident care activities.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Environmental Conditions

Work inside, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population. Examples of these stresses include emergency health or safety response, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in a nursing home, death and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy.
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources.
• Full knowledge of resident’s rights.

License

• Current, active license as Physical Therapist, and able to practice unencumbered.
• CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.

Work Experience

• Experience in long term care preferred.
• Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.

Language Skills

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.

Mathematical Skills

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.

Communication Skills

• Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.