Physical Therapist (PT)

1 Legacy Healthcare Recruiters; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiting company seeks a Staff Physical Therapist. The role involves evaluating and treating patients, maintaining documentation, and developing treatment plans. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hours of physician referral.
• Develop effective treatment plans for patients/residents.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and the rehabilitation team.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient Evaluation

Team Collaboration

Treatment Planning

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 the medical records. Provides Physical Therapy services including treatment planning & implementation, and discharge planning.

Tests patient’s physical abilities and analyzes rehabilitation goals; 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.

Responsibilities:

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'/residents' 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 in a timely manner.
8. Report any equipment or problem areas within each facility to the supervisor immediately.
9. Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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

Keywords:

SLP, ST, Speech, OT, OTR, Occupational, PT, P.T., Physical Therapist, Therapist, homecare, healthcare, home health, HH, Ortho, orthopedics, orthopedic therapist, therapy, balance dysfunction, rehab, outpatient, rehabilitative, therapeutic, physical therapy, acute care, geriatrics, outpatient therapy.

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Contact: 951-251-0997

Additional Information:

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