Therapist / Physical Therapist Job in Jackson, Michigan / Skilled Nursing Facility

PT Physical Therapist

We are one of the largest and most successful contract rehabilitation companies in the country. With operations at more than 1,400 locations in 42 states, and more than 8,400 employees, our therapists provide rehabilitation services primarily to residents of skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. Our mission is "To share our passion for improving quality of life - one person, one family and one community at a time." From proven clinical capabilities and professional staffing to compliance management and exclusive rehabilitative programs, we strive to achieve this mission every day.

Job Description

• Work with geriatric caseloads in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
• Restore, enhance, and increase functionality for patients.
• Perform evaluations and develop effective patient treatment plans to restore, maintain, or prevent decline of patient function.
• Administer therapy treatments according to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician.
• Direct treatments given by aides and assistants.
• Evaluate effects of therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers.
• Manage the appropriate therapy minutes per RUGS category for patients.
• Design patient-specific maintenance programs and instruct patients, families, and/or caregivers in follow-up maintenance programs.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines.
• Adhere to facility infection control policies and protocols.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with facility and department procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure operation of equipment by complying with company procedures and completing preventive maintenance requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program for Physical Therapy.
• Current license as a PT / Physical Therapist in the state of practice as required.
• Must meet Clinical Competency requirements.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job.
• Capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO/Sick Leave/Holidays
• STD/LTD/401 retirement options
• CEUs