We are hiring a Physical Therapist to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham!
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families.
As a Physical Therapist, you will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation to a general rehab caseload while participating in the clinical team process. You will also provide teaching and training to caregiver staff and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides, and students as required.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
- Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained.
- Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Screen patients/residents.
- Evaluate patients/residents and develop appropriate care plans.
- Perform assigned administrative duties like assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
- Under a physician’s order, provide direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
- Contribute to team meetings and decision-making processes.
- Consult with and train patients, residents, and caregivers.
- Monitor efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisors.
- Document activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Communicate effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers, and supervisors.
- Provide appropriate consultation to the facility.
- Participate in clinical program development and implementation.
- Participate in the training and orientation of other staff, students, and volunteers.
- Participate in the interview process for new staff.
- Participate in census building and marketing activities.
- Participate in quality improvement activities.
- Ensure the delivery of quality services and outcomes.
- Comply with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures.
- Exhibit courtesy, compassion, and respect to all.
Specific Requirements:
- Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to perform documentation needs and direct patient care.
- Requires intense attention and concentration.
- Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
- Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
- Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
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