Senior Living Lead Physical Therapist

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Senior Living Lead Therapist, where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient care. In this vital role, you will oversee day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring the highest standards of care for patients in home health and outpatient services. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, document patient interactions, and provide education to patients and families. This innovative organization is committed to fostering a culture of trust and belonging, making it an excellent place for professionals who are passionate about helping others. If you are ready to enhance the lives of patients and contribute to a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Support for Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed therapist in the state of practice.
• Proficient in wound care and CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical care for patients in HH and outpatient services.
• Document all visit types and ensure timely initiation of care.
• Collaborate with the team to set interdisciplinary goals.

Skills

Patient Care

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Wound Care

Documentation

Patient Education

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.
• Process orders and attend clinical meetings within the facility.
• Operationalizing all components of the SL plan in their facility/facilities.
• Reports to SLD for all operational, growth, quality and compliance matters in their facility/facilities.

Responsibilities

• Documents all Outpatient and HH visit types per company standards.
• Timely initiation of care for Outpatient and HH SOC.
• Schedules patient at appropriate time for therapy.
• Identifies patient and family education needs.
• Collaborates with the team to establish interdisciplinary team goals.
• Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Follows medical regimen developed for the patient. Is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc.
• Utilizes treatment approaches according to established PT protocols and policies.
• Utilizes alternatives or other innovative approaches as needed.
• Processes and secures physician orders.
• Aware of financial situation and plans care appropriately; ensures that patient is aware of home/work place accessibility; ensures patient awareness of needed equipment, and makes plans to secure it; designs a home exercise program to address all pre-existing problems; makes all appropriate referrals at D/C.
• Serves as a member of the Performance Improvement team.
• Actively participates in Department Team meetings.
• Conducts in services for other staff members as needed or identified.
• Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as needed.
• Participates in student supervision as indicated.
• Assists in the interview process for new therapy department employees as needed.
• Ensures all therapists perform treatments and documentation that meet all company standards.
• Attends Team Conference weekly and functions as an active participant of 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, and Licensed Practical Nurse in at least one state that the therapist is responsible for overseeing.
• Recent graduates who have applied for the registration exam may be considered for provisional appointment.
• CPR certification.
• Current Physical Therapy License in state of practice.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Senior Living Facilities a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.