Physical Therapist (SNF)

Job Title Code: PT

FLSA: Nonexempt

Position Purpose

The Physical Therapist will assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Supervisory Responsibility: None – May direct the work of Physical Therapy Assistants

Budget Responsibility: None

Essential Job Functions – Principal Accountabilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
  

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Knowledge of therapy methods and procedures
• Oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and complex problem solving skills
• Customer service skills
• Must display professionalism, initiative, positive attitude, and concern for others
• Must be stress tolerant, self-motivated, cooperative, team-oriented, and dependable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  

Physical Demands/Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand, traverse, ascend/descend stairs, move/transport residents weighing over 100 pounds, transport tools/equipment, grasp and manipulate tools/equipment to set up. Occasionally move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Move resident as necessary, stretch, bend, stoop, squat, twist, crouch, kneel, and balance to properly position resident for therapy/exercise.
• Visually observe resident movement and placement.
• Detect alarms/messages.
• Operate computer, read, remain in a stationary position, converse with others.
• Legibly complete forms; perform data entry of information. Remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Converse with others, write legibly, read and comprehend written/verbal information. Communicate instructions or demonstrate tasks.
• Lift and carry up to 35 pounds frequently; up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Stand and walk frequently, sit for extended periods; simple grasp; fine hand manipulation; near vision; far vision; hear conversation; speak
  

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.  

Experience: Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable.

Certification/License: Florida Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing is required. Candidates are required to attain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days after hire. State background check standards must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.