Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation is part of Stellar Senior Living, a premier assisted living and skilled nursing provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012, we have experienced consistent growth, adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue this journey with us.

Job Description

• Carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists. Review patients' functional needs and adjust care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Design and implement a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporate participation by significant others whenever appropriate.
• Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Direct the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals.
• Communicate effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practice hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhance professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keep up to date on professional literature.
• Provide direction and leadership to staff and act as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
• At least one year of experience as a physical therapy aide.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to fulfill job requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to make independent decisions and solve practical problems that may or may not include a variety of concrete variables.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen actively and evaluate social situations in an objective, consistent, and fair manner.
• Complies with community policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures, emergency response, and safety protocol.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures related to resident rights; abuse prevention and reporting; and resident confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Demonstrates knowledge of Employee Handbook and complies with the policies in the Handbook.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $50/hr - $60/hr DOE
• Part-time schedule available
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexibility with schedules
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training
• Free meals