Physical Therapist

SUNNYSIDE in; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNNYSIDE is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate residents, determine therapy needs, and design individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence in line with physician orders and facility policies.

You will supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, educate residents and families, coordinate discharge planning, document thoroughly, and participate in care conferences and training sessions to support quality rehab outcomes.

Qualifications

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs according to physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence.
• Assist nursing with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise PT Assistants in resident care per state practice act.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and families regarding progress and discharge planning.
• Participate in care conferences and rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provide in-services and ensure timely, accurate documentation.
• Maintain a safe environment with infection control and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and related activities.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals and home exercise programs.
• Contribute to quality assurance and rehabilitation program development.
• Report equipment problems and ensure a safe treatment environment.
• Relate positively with residents, families, staff, and colleagues.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Team supervision

Patient communication

Documentation

Infection control

Fall prevention

Home exercise programs

Job description

Physical Therapist (Healthcare)

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

• Supervises PT assistants (PTA), aides, and student

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.