Physical Therapist (per diem) - Allegria Village
Dearborn, MI 48126
About the Job
Allegria Village is hiring for a Per diem/Contingent Physical Therapist in our Skilled Nursing Facility.
Education/Certification:
• Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
JobResponsibilities:
1.Providesdirectpatientcare,evaluatesfunctionalneedsandoutcomes,andconsultswithother specialists.Reviewspatients’functionalneedsandadjustscareplanstoensureoptimalpatient outcomes.
2.Designsandimplementsaplanofcareforpatientsbasedonathoroughassessmentofpotential developmentandincorporatesparticipationbysignificantotherswheneveritseems appropriate.
3.Conductstherapypracticewithindefinedstandardsofcare.
4.Directstheassistanceofsupportstafftoachievepatients’functionalgoals.
5.Communicateseffectivelywithotherprofessionalandsupportstafftoachievepositivepatient outcomes.
6.Practicesfacilityanddepartmentalpoliciesandprocedures,objectives,qualityimprovement program,safety,environmental,andinfectioncontrolstandards.
7.Documentsevaluations,treatmentgoals,andplans.Regularlyupdatesdocumentationand maintainsprescriptionsandsignatures.
8.Enhancesprofessionalgrowthanddevelopmentofselfandothersthroughparticipationin educationalprograms,in-servicemeetings,andworkshops.Keepsuptodateonprofessional literature.
9.Maintainsa positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
10.Otherdutiesasassigned
1.Providesdirectpatientcare,evaluatesfunctionalneedsandoutcomes,andconsultswithother specialists.Reviewspatients’functionalneedsandadjustscareplanstoensureoptimalpatient outcomes.
2.Designsandimplementsaplanofcareforpatientsbasedonathoroughassessmentofpotential developmentandincorporatesparticipationbysignificantotherswheneveritseems appropriate.
3.Conductstherapypracticewithindefinedstandardsofcare.
4.Directstheassistanceofsupportstafftoachievepatients’functionalgoals.
5.Communicateseffectivelywithotherprofessionalandsupportstafftoachievepositivepatient outcomes.
6.Practicesfacilityanddepartmentalpoliciesandprocedures,objectives,qualityimprovement program,safety,environmental,andinfectioncontrolstandards.
7.Documentsevaluations,treatmentgoals,andplans.Regularlyupdatesdocumentationand maintainsprescriptionsandsignatures.
8.Enhancesprofessionalgrowthanddevelopmentofselfandothersthroughparticipationin educationalprograms,in-servicemeetings,andworkshops.Keepsuptodateonprofessional literature.
9.Maintainsa positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
10.Otherdutiesasassigned
Qualifications:
•KnowledgeandskillstocareforpatientneedsoftheSNFpopulation
•PriorSkilledNursingFacilityexperiencepreferred
•Proficiencywithallapplicablestate,federal,andprofessionalstandards
•Mustpossessproblemsolvingskillstosuccessfullyperformjob
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Strong customer service orientation.
•Mustbeabletocommunicateeffectivelyandprofessionallywithotheremployees,patients,and
familymembers
•Compassionandempathy
•Pleasantpersonality
•Abilitytotravelasneededtoperformjob
PhysicalDemands
Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployee
tosuccessfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemade
toenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.
•Mustbeabletoliftaminimumof40lbs.
•Walking,standing,pushing,pulling,reaching,crouching,stooping,bending,stretching, transferringpatients,andtyping.
Source : Allegria Village
