Physical Therapist (Evanston)

Deercreekseniorliving; Afton (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Afton, Wyoming is looking for a licensed Physical Therapist to provide essential therapy services to patients. You will be responsible for developing individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree from an accredited program, two years of experience, and excellent communication skills. Enjoy the opportunity to provide impactful care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice within the State if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
• Community/home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized plans of care in partnership with patients.
• Provide patient and caregiver education.
• Prepare clinical notes and communicate with the physician.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Driving and transportation access

CPR certification

Education

Degree from CAPTE-accredited program

Licensed to practice as physical therapist

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling
• Provides patient and caregiver education
• Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care
• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care
• Evaluates home environment
• Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab
• Directing physical therapy treatment
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary
• Participates in discharge planning for patient
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed
• Participates in peer consultation process
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
• Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable
• Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education ("CAPTE") or any successor organization of the CAPTE
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist
• Community/home health experience is preferred
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Has the ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.)
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.