Physical Therapist

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Danville Post-Acute Rehab is a 49-bed, 5 Star Facility, short-term rehabilitation facility located in Danville, California. We are currently accepting applications for the position of full-time, part-time, and/or per-diem Physical Therapist.

Are you compassionate about providing outstanding patient care?

Do you take pride in your career and your nursing license?

If you desire working with a facility that truly appreciates the opportunity to serve the short-term rehab patient. If you desire to work with a facility going about their daily agenda in a mindset of outstanding regulatory compliance and satisfied, even pleased patients, we welcome your application.

Our company culture centers on a passion for outstanding regulatory compliance and noteworthy customer service

Communication skills are vital to the success of this position. We are looking for a leader who is compassionate and intelligent, who enjoys working with short-term rehabilitation patients and leading a team of skilled professionals.

If you enjoy working in a post-acute environment, with a large population of short-term patients, (many admissions and discharges a week) and you have a sincere and honest approach to impressive patient care combined with excellent clinical and people skills; and if you can really pay attention to detail, we welcome your application.

POSITION PURPOSE Physical Therapist:

Provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including physical therapy evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities for the rehabilitation department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Physical Therapist:

• Directs and supervises the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.
• Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety.
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES Physical Therapist:

• Physical therapy evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines.
• Develops treatment plan and provides physical therapy treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for the patients.
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including physical therapy evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required.
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Provides physical therapy assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
• Confers with Director of Rehab and Area Rehab Services Manager to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization.
• Maintains appropriate physical therapy state licensure, certification and credentialing.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team

QUALIFICATIONS Physical Therapist:

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Physical Therapy.
• Is able to practice unencumbered as a physical therapist.
• Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of resident's rights.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language.
• CPR certification.

Job Type: part-time, per-diem: employee will be ask to work one weekend day per month.

Required education:

• Bachelor's

Required license or certification:

• California Physical Therapy License

Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Pay: From $54.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending