Physical Therapist (PT)

1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiting firm is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist responsible for evaluating and treating patients, developing treatment plans, and documenting services. The role also involves supervising PTAs and Rehab Technicians, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physical Therapy is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients/residents within 24 hours of physician referral.
• Develop effective treatment plans and maintain documentation.
• Instruct patients’ families in maintenance programs.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Communication

Documentation

Rehabilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records. Provides Physical Therapy services including treatment planning & implementation, and discharge planning. Tests patients' physical abilities, analyzes rehabilitation goals, and consults with the rehab team to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program.

Organizational Relationships:

Supervises: Responsible for the care delivered by PTAs and Rehab Technicians.

1. Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hours of physician referral.
2. Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval from the referring physician; treat patients/residents according to the physician’s treatment plan.
3. Communicate regularly with supervisors, rehabilitation team members, and nursing staff regarding treatment plans, progress, and prognosis.
4. Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14-day progress reports to physicians, and discharge summaries per policy.
5. Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.
6. Secure necessary durable medical equipment such as orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars to facilitate independence in mobility.
7. Submit logs and billing information timely.
8. Report equipment or problem areas within each facility to the supervisor immediately.
9. Comply with California State Licensing Board, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines.
10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification: Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physical Therapy.

Keywords include: SLP, ST, Speech, OT, OTR, Occupational, PT, P.T., Physical Therapist, Therapist, homecare, healthcare, rehab, orthopedics, therapy, balance dysfunction, rehab setting, rehabilitative, therapeutic, acute care, geriatrics, outpatient, outpatient therapy.

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Contact: 951-251-0997

Additional Information

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