Physical Therapist (Per Diem) - Morningstar Residential Care Center : Job Details

Life is a balancing act, and we are looking for a physical therapist to assist us with that!As a skilled nursing home and rehabilitation center, our facility's therapy department dedicates themselves to improving the functionality, mobility, and quality of life of our residents. Daily, our skilled team works hands on with residents to promote moments of independence and success, and they take pride in every accomplishment a resident achieves.

Using innovative learning techniques, and best practice strategies, our therapy team is always at the top of their game.

Job Overview: Provides skilled physical therapy services in the center consistent with professional standards and policies. Participates in the development of programs necessary to achieve patient care objectives. This position is delegated the responsibility and accountability necessary to carry out assigned duties and adherence with Company mission, values, policies and procedures. Education required in an accredited Physical Therapy program and minimum of a Bachelors Degree. Qualification as a licensed Physical Therapist in the state(s) of practice.

Job Duties include but not limited to:

Completes all documentation and billing required and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policy.

Able to perform job responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner as directed and scheduled by Director.

Provides updates on patients status, progress, discharge planning as well as any follow up needs or items to Director and rehab team as needed.

Serve as a liaison between rehab department and center staff, physicians as well as families presenting a courteous, compassionate and respectful manner at all times.

Responsible to develop a therapy plan of care with the overall plan of care to include goals and discharge plans per CMS and Care center guidelines.

Utilize standardized assessments to validate the need for skilled PT services as well as provide a patient based care coordinated course of treatment.

Documents within time frames, while including the following as needed: observations, patients response to treatment, treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient condition.

Communicates and coordinates patient care with other members of the patients health care team.

Works collaboratively with rehab team, center staff, and supervisor to improve areas of performance as well as development of programming.

Participates in educational in-service programs directly related to rehab services as well as center regulatory education required for compliance.