Senior Living Lead Physical Therapist

LHC Group; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Living Lead Therapist to enhance patient care in their facilities. This role involves day-to-day clinical responsibilities, ensuring timely care initiation, and collaborating with a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be a licensed therapist with a passion for helping others, committed to maintaining high standards of care and documentation. Join a culture of caring and trust, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license as a Physical Therapist or related role.
• Recent graduates may be considered for provisional appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical care for patients in HH and Outpatient Services.
• Document all visit types per company standards.
• Collaborate with the team to establish interdisciplinary goals.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Wound Care

Therapy Techniques

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Senior Living Lead Therapist to join our team in Senior Living.

Pay Range: $47 - $51/hour + opportunity for additional pay codes.

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. It truly is all about helping people.

The Senior Living Lead Therapist is responsible for:

• Day-to-day clinical care of patients on HH and Outpatient Services.
• Processing orders and attending clinical meetings within the facility.
• Operationalizing all components of the SL plan in their facility/facilities.
• Reporting to SLD for all operational, growth, quality, and compliance matters in their facility/facilities.

Responsibilities

• Document all Outpatient and HH visit types per company standards.
• Ensure timely initiation of care for Outpatient and HH SOC.
• Schedule patients at appropriate times for therapy.
• Identify patient and family education needs.
• Collaborate with the team to establish interdisciplinary team goals.
• Utilize equipment properly and safely; report broken or faulty equipment.
• Follow medical regimens developed for the patient, adhering to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Use safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc.
• Apply treatment approaches according to established PT protocols and policies.
• Implement alternative or innovative approaches as needed.
• Process and secure physician orders.
• Be aware of the financial situation, plan care accordingly, and ensure patient awareness of needed equipment and home accessibility. Design home exercise programs and make appropriate referrals at discharge.
• Serve as a member of the Performance Improvement team.
• Participate actively in Department Team meetings.
• Conduct in-services for staff as needed.
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations as required.
• Supervise students as indicated.
• Assist in interviewing new therapy department employees.
• Ensure treatments and documentation meet all company standards.
• Attend weekly Team Conferences and participate actively in the ID team.
• Proficient in wound care as allowed by state practice acts.

Education and Experience

• Must be a currently licensed Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Speech Therapist, or Licensed Practical Nurse in at least one responsible state.
• Recent graduates applying for the registration exam may be considered for provisional appointment.
• CPR certification required.
• Current Physical Therapy License in the state of practice required.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits and perks at: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Senior Living Facilities are part of the LHC Group family, providing high-quality, cost-effective post-acute care nationwide, including home health, hospice, community services, and inpatient care. Our mission is to reach more patients and families because It's all about helping people.