Physical Therapist Full-Time Sign on Bonus $10,000 PLUS NEW RATES - Sterling Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

We are looking for a caring and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Rehab Team!

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOSE Ability to flex working days/hours upon approval

• Friendly, supportive co-workers in a great work environment
• Current Rehab Full Time staff includes: DOR, OT, COTA, SLP, and PTA
• Renovated therapy gym with all equipment available for treatment
• Laptops and iPads available for documentation
• Overtime upon approval
• Free, onsite parking for all staff
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year of employment
• Robust PTO

TO WORK AT Sterling?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This summarizes the major essential responsibilities and duties regularly performed and normally assigned to this position.  Listed below are a summary of the position responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned. 

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists with temporary licenses, students and ancillary staff in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.

·      Performs (including documentation of such) screens, evaluations, progress reports, treatment encounter notes and reevaluations of residents’ in regards to physical therapy needs upon referral in a timely manner.

·      Establishes long term and short term goals determined by evaluation in conjunction with resident, physician, caregiver and additional disciplines involved with patient care

·      Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, re-certifications and discharges.

·      Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery and documentation of rehab services as outlined in the residents’ plan of care.

·      Fully participates in patient care, staffing and other related meetings as assigned by DOR.

·      Monitors and makes changes to the residents’ plan of care as needed

·      Promotes safety for residents and employees in all areas of the facility.

·      Places residents’ needs first, to ensure that residents’ and families receive excellent clinical care in a caring and compassionate manner.

·      Orders, cleans, maintains, and reports issues with, supplies and equipment as needed.

·      Establish professional relationships with residents, family members and facility team to ensure that consistent communication is provided to them on a regular basis

·      Partner with residents, family members and facility staff through the care and discharge planning process to facilitate transition to the appropriate level of care.

·      Assist as needed with facility training(s).

·      Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

·      Graduate of a school of Physical Therapy approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

·      Valid Physical Therapy license and able to practice in the state(s) of licensure.

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of 1 year experience in long term care setting preferred, however, not required.

 We look forward to reviewing your resume!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PT – Physical Therapist - Full time