Physical Therapist Licensed Applicant at interface rehab, inc.

Union City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

38.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Communication, Patient Education, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Physical Therapy, Durable Medical Equipment, Compliance, Supervision, Training, Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Physical Therapist License Applicant (“PTLA”) to provide quality care to the residents. Under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist, the PTLA evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with their families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains all necessary documentation of services in the patient’s medical records. Physical therapy services include treatment planning & implementation, discharge planning, testing patients’ physical abilities, analyzing rehabilitation goals, and consulting with the rehab team and other health team members to coordinate the most effective treatment program. Responsibilities and Duties Essential Responsibilities and Expectations Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist: Evaluate patients promptly, and per facility policies and expectations, upon receiving physician referral for treatment Develop effective treatment plans Obtain approval for services from referring physician Treat patients according to treatment plan approved by physician Communicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff regarding patient treatment plan, progress, and prognosis Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14-day progress report to the physician, recertifications, and discharge summaries per Company and facility policy and procedure. Complete all required documentation from your daily treatments/interventions prior to leaving the facility Educate patient families and facility nursing staff in treatment and any applicable maintenance programs Participate in discharge planning Secure necessary durable medical equipment (e.g., orthoses, walkers, canes elevated toilet seats, and grab bars) for patients to facilitate independent mobility Submit all billing logs and necessary information on a timely basis Report any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately Comply with State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines Comply with Company and facility rules, policies and procedures Comply with all applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures Report to work regularly and on-time Additional Responsibilities and Expectations Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provide necessary training and guidance to student interns as assigned, including: Supervising students during the internship Providing clearly defined, career-related (i.e., non-clerical) responsibilities and tasks in accordance with the students’ academic programs Informing student interns about and ensuring their compliance with Company, facility, state, and federal guidelines, and Completing any paperwork required by the Company or the students’ academic program Assume other duties as assigned Physical and Mental Requirements These physical and mental demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Ability to travel, as required See projects through to completion Ability to bend, reach, squat, move as required by patient treatment plans Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds. Ability to stand and/or work 80% of an 8-hour shift Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions Ability to operate standard rehabilitation therapy equipment Qualifications and Skills To perform the job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Valid and current License, Health Examination, TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray, CPR according to the Credential requirement in the Employee Handbook. Ability to gather and analyze information in a timely and skillful manner Ability to manage time efficiently Resourceful, problem-solving attitude Proactive attitude and work-style Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality A customer-service focused attitude Preferred Natural interpersonal and communication skills Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset Able to work well in a diverse environment Accept and act upon constructive feedback Workplace Environment The job will primarily be working in a skilled nursing facility. This is an active patient care environment. This environment has no unusual exposures, but safety precautions must be taken at all times. Salary Range: $32.00 to $38.00 Disclaimer This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the job.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist License Applicant evaluates and treats patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, maintaining documentation, and communicating with healthcare team members.