Birch Creek Post Acute and Rehab has an opportunity for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join their team in Tacoma, WA! Come join this dynamic rehab team. New grads welcome to apply!
Tacoma, WA is a beautiful port city along Puget Sound and just 32 miles southwest of Seattle.
Opportunity for an in-house Physical Therapist to join the rehab department.
Responsibilities for Physical Therapist:
- Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
- Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short- and long-term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
- Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
- Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
- Evaluate mobility, strength, and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
- Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
- Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, etc.
- Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly, and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.
- Perform daily documentation and billing.
Requirements and skills:
- Proven working experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
- Hands-on experience with computer programs.
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
- Professional behavior.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Valid license to practice Physical Therapy.
Career Advantages:
- Rare in-house opportunity.
- Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care.
- Clinical expertise, training and mentoring available.
- Comprehensive benefit package.
- Electronic documentation system.
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff.
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