Physical Therapist

Principle LTC; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability and Accident Insurance

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay

Free Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide personalized therapy interventions aimed at enhancing residents' quality of life and functional independence. Responsibilities include supervising PTAs, collaborating with health professionals, and ensuring positive resident outcomes. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited program and possess a valid physical therapy license. Experience in long-term care is preferred, fostering a compassionate and caring environment.

Qualifications

• Valid physical therapy license required.
• Experience in long-term care facilities preferred.
• Successful completion of criminal background check needed.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing.
• Long-term care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy to enhance residents' quality of life.
• Supervise and guide certified PTAs during therapy.
• Collaborate with health care professionals for effective therapy implementation.
• Advocate for residents ensuring they are central to all care.
• Provide clinical documentation.
• Create positive resident outcomes.
• Respect others by treating them the way we want to be treated.
• Demonstrate kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity at all times.

Skills

Supervising PTAs

Collaboration with health care professionals

Clinical documentation

Positive resident outcomes

Customer service

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Overview

WHY OUR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS / PTs LOVE WORKING HERE

We believe in making our people the foundation of who we are. We want a workplace centered on kindness, caring, and compassion where team members meet the high standards and expectations our residents and families deserve. We are proud to offer:

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Disability, Accident and other voluntary insurance plans
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
• Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• Opportunities for Career Advancement

Please note that some benefits may only be available to full-time employees and/or certain employee classifications.

Our Workplace

We are a skilled nursing facility operating 24/7. Our facility is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services assuring human dignity and quality of life for our residents, their families, and our employees.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist / PT position is to be responsible for providing skilled physical therapy. The physical therapist will assess, plan, and implement personalized physical therapy interventions to enhance residents' quality of life and functional independence.

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supervise and guide certified physical therapy assistants (PTAs)
• Collaborate with other health care professionals in the assessment, planning, and safe implementation of all therapy.
• Be a resident advocate where the resident is the center of all we do.
• Ensure excellent communication among residents, families, and staff.
• Provide clinical documentation
• Create positive resident outcomes.
• Respect others by treating them the way we want to be treated.
• Demonstrate kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity at all times.
• Help create a culture of superior customer service.

Please note that this Job Summary outlines the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.

Requirements

Valid physical therapy / PT license

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy / PT program

Successful criminal background check

Subject to pre-employment drug testing

Long-term care facility experience preferred

EOE

We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.