Physical Therapist
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Description
- Provide physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
- Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy services.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
- Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
- Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine need for intervention/ treatment.
- Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
- Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
- Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
- Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plan and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
- To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by the Administrator of the facility or Director of Rehabilitation.