Physical Therapist (PT) — Growth & Leadership Path

Lifespan Physical Therapy Services; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

LifeSpan Therapy in Plainfield, Indiana is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a PRN role at Cumberland Trace. The position involves assessing residents, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote mobility and quality of life.

The right candidate will be licensed in Indiana, graduate of an ACOTE-accredited program, and comfortable with basic computer tasks.

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 residents 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.
• Assesses facility 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

ACOTE-accredited PT program graduate

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

LifeSpan Therapy in Plainfield, Indiana is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a PRN role at Cumberland Trace. The position involves assessing residents, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote mobility and quality of life.

The right candidate will be licensed in Indiana, graduate of an ACOTE-accredited program, and comfortable with basic computer tasks.