Physical Therapist – Leadership Path in Senior Care

Lifespan Physical Therapy Services; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

LifeSpan Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to help residents recover mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall function. You will assess residents, design personalized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy in a caring, family-oriented setting.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, monitor progress, educate residents and families, and may travel to other LifeSpan locations to cover demand.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) who is a graduate of an ACOTE accredited school.
• Current state licensure to practice physical therapy.
• Must have a valid Indiana Operator's license.
• Demonstrated experience in resident care, including assessment and treatment planning.
• Basic computer literacy for documentation and communication purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assures that Physical Therapy Services facilitate optimal resident outcomes and complies with the MDS procedures.
• Assess residents for PT needs at admission or when indicated to provide appropriate services.
• Coordinates admission/discharge to Physical Therapy with the Interdisciplinary Team, Restorative Care Nurse and staff nurses.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and clinical best practices.
• Performs therapy or assigns resident to a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) and communicates sufficient information about the treatment plan to nursing and other personnel to assure a team approach.
• Monitor resident progress and document treatment outcomes accurately in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Educate residents and their families on injury prevention, health maintenance, and therapy techniques.
• Utilize basic computer skills to manage resident records, schedule appointments, and communicate with the care team.
• If needed, occasionally travels to other locations to provide physical therapy coverage during changes in demand or service delivery.

Education

ACOTE accredited program

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

LifeSpan Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to help residents recover mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall function. You will assess residents, design personalized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy in a caring, family-oriented setting.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, monitor progress, educate residents and families, and may travel to other LifeSpan locations to cover demand.