Registered Physical Therapist (PT)

Company: Life Care Center of North Glendale
Location: Glendale
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

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Position Summary:
The PT - Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.Specific Job Requirements:
  
  • Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
  • Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
  • Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions:
    
    • Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients
    • Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
    • Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students
    • Chart appropriately and timely
    • Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
    • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
    • Assist in the evacuation of patients
    • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
    • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
    • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
    • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
    • Read, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer

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