Physical Therapist - Full Time

Company: WhatJobs US CPC
Location: Tucson
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.




If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.




Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:



Tuition Reimbursement


Pet Insurance


Adoption Reimbursement Benefits


Variety of Associate Discounts



Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.




Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
Responsibilities
Provides and directs high quality Physical Therapy services to patients, including screening, assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation. Promotes rehab services within the Community, attends meetings and care conferences, performs administrative and billing duties within specified guidelines and timeframes. Demonstrates personal and professional work behaviors which promote the practice of physical therapy within the Community. Adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, Brookdale policy and procedures and State / Federal regulations.






Optimizes the functional abilities and skills of patients by conducting patient screens, initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patients family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.


Conducts therapy evaluations using standardized tests, specifically selected to assess the individual patient after thorough review of the residents medical record, in order to determine patients baseline status and identify impairments, functional deficits and potential to improve based on normative data.


Establishes individual patient plan of care, based on current evidence, to optimally address patient-specific goals and to comply with service delivery parameters in accordance with the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, Managed Care Contract or other guidelines specific to skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.


Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts skilled treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patients response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physicians orders. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.


When appropriate, refers patients for treatment to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and directs PTA in the implementation of the treatment plan Provides on-going guidance and consultation with the PTA to ensure optimal delivery of treatment interventions.


Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment. Participates in transition / discharge planning. Provides / recommends adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.


Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual patients outcomes for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria such as Section GG of the MDS and other standardized tests and measures.


Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Attends in-service training and facility meetings as required.


Utilizes the Community electronic medical record to review the patients medical chart, complete forms such as patient screens, physician orders, transition documentation. Documents evaluation, treatment encounter notes, progress reports, re-certifications, discharge notes and other required patient data in the Therapy electronic medical record. Utilizes guidelines for skilled documentation following standards established by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Administrative Contractor Local Coverage Determinations (MAC LCD) and Brookdale.


Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner, meeting all regulatory guidelines. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed.


Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the
healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Programs as required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale concerning patient information.


Attends in-service training as well as provides education to members of the patient care team and members of the community.


Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of patient therapy programs.


Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.


Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.


Complies with Human Resource policies including, but not limited to, maintaining professional licensure in good standing, staying current for personnel file items (TB Test, CPR Certification, etc.), complying with State / Federal / Brookdale wage and hour law regulations, device management and Learning Management System (LMS) completion.






This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program required. Previous physical therapy experience preferred.





Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Current license to practice physical therapy within the state.





Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.





Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has a working knowledge of the organization. Basic computer software skills. Ability to work holidays and weekends as operation demands. Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical professional and clinical judgment. Ability to address staff and patients in a courteous and friendly manner as well as accept constructive criticism. Must be willing to communicate with patients of various levels of functioning and various types of personalities. Willingness to communicate perceived physical and emotional needs of patients to other skilled staff to assist with addressing their care needs.





Physical Demands and Working Conditions



Standing


Walking


Sitting


Use hands and fingers to handle or feel


Reach with hands and arms


Climb or balance


Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl


Talk or hear


Taste or smell


Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds


Vision


Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors


Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage


On-Call on an as needed basis


Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections


Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents


Exposure to latex


Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens


Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards


Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment


Requires Travel: Occasionally



Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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