Physical Therapist

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Physical Therapist

1 Darlene Dr, La Junta, CO, USA

40.00-48.00 per hour Pay Based on Experience + Mod Comp Benefits

Hourly

Full Time

Full Benefits package for Health, Dental, Vision, PTO and other elected benefits.

The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist (PT) is to plan, delegate and provide safe and competent physical therapy interventions as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our villager's at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Villager Care: 70%

Provide physical therapy assessments, as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client's independence and functioning

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, provisional licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards

Identify need to make referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive care needs of the client

Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Physical Therapy standards of practice

Communicate changes in villager's condition

Participate in discharge and community mobility planning

Prescribe necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate independence

Provide accurate and timely billing records and supervise supporting clinical documentation

Respond to family requests and concerns timely

Assure villager abuse or neglect does not occur

Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information

Trainings/Education:

Participate in collaborative care conferences

Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff

Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners

Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners

Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs

Participation in PTA/PT student development and educational programs

Perform screening rounds as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety

Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates

Assist in maintaining cleanliness and tour readiness of the therapy department

Performs other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Current Colorado physical therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

Providing appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program by APTA & CAPTE

Experience in providing appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)

Current, unencumbered, active Colorado Physical Therapy License (required)

CPR (as requested)

TALENT:

Relationship Building

Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm Build relationships with all types of people High energy and upbeat

Ability to foster teamwork Client oriented

Executing

Ability to organize and prioritize Detail oriented and follow through Self-starter and independent worker

Strategic Thinking

Solve problems effectively

Creative in coming up with options and solutions for efficiency

Influencing

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

JOB TRAINING:

How long it usually takes to completely perform this job when the incumbent has the minimum knowledge, skills, ability, work experience and/or education: up to 3 months

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moves intermittently during working hours

Is subject to frequent interruptions

Is involved with villagers, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances

Is subject to difficult and emotionally upset villagers, family members, etc.

Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, nights, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Drives frequently in company or personal automobile

Uses computer and cellular telephone frequently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent squatting, twisting, and reaching; Frequent walking and standing

Occasional villager handling, transferring and lifting from floor over 100 pounds

Occasional crawling, climbing, and sitting; frequent repetitive pushing, pulling, and grasping up to 50 pounds

OTHER:

Must maintain a valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license

Classification: non-exempt

COVID Vaccine or Qualifying Exemption Required.

Pass background, CAPs and pose no direct threat to the health or safety of individuals in the workplace