Physical Therapist Long Term Care (LTC)
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Job Location:
Snyder, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The physical therapist will conduct a thorough assessment establish differential diagnoses and identify deficits in a patients capacity to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. The therapist will develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals aimed at alleviating pain restoring function and preventing disability while collaborating with the patient to maintain mobility.
**Essential Functions and Responsibilities:**
- Conducts patient evaluations through obtaining medical history performing relevant systems reviews and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to collect pertinent data.
- Establishes a tailored plan of care selecting treatment techniques that specifically address the impairments identified during the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
- Conducts continuous reassessment of the patients progress and responsiveness to treatment interventions.
- Initiates and manages the discharge plan from the first visit ensuring continuity throughout the treatment process.
- Supervises and delegates responsibilities to auxiliary staff and students consistent with state laws and departmental policies.
- Completes documentation that is legible accurate and clear adhering to the established timeframe as outlined in departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
- Engages in effective communication with patients families caregivers significant others and members of the healthcare team to maximize the benefits of care utilizing AIDET principles.
- Assesses the educational needs of patients families caregivers or significant others and provides appropriate education to address those needs.- Participates in professional growth and development by engaging in educational programs including in-service training workshops and reviewing current literature relevant to the scope of practice.
- Actively contributes to quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensures a safe environment for patients visitors and staff complying with recognized safety standards.
- Operates within the scope of practice as defined by the states practice act.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
**Qualifications:**
- A minimum of two years of experience as a physical therapist in a long-term care setting is required.
- A valid Texas or compact license is mandatory.
**State License Requirements:**
- Texas
- Compact licenses are permitted.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
