What You'll Do:
- Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with facility policies and procedures.
- Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care.
- Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients.
- Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.
- Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapists may practice and whom Physical Therapists may supervise.
- Review the Clinical Operations Policies & Procedures Manual on a yearly basis and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth.
- Complete all Medicare compliance trainings as required by regulations and policies.
- Complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in OSHA standards and other governmental regulations.
- Evaluate, treat, and direct skilled treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary.
- Document this need clearly.
- Maintain ongoing documentation in which goals, progress toward functional goals, and medical necessity are clearly stated.
- Complete all required documentation (pre-certifications, physicians reports, daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines.
- Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
- Attend and participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.).
- Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting period.
- Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirements.
- Utilize time efficiently and effectively to meet productivity requirements of the facility.
- Participate in and present clinical in-services, as directed.
- Maintain current awareness of general changes in the health care field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical therapy.
- Play a significant role in specific area of center operations as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager.
- Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
What You Bring:
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Leadership skills sufficient to effectively direct and supervise the activities of assistants and aides in delivering quality care to patients.
- Includes coaching and teaching skills.
- Strong organizational, time management and planning skills.
- Effective clinical problem-solving skills (ex. identify and prioritize issues in responsive manner, develop and execute sound, innovative action plans, ensure appropriate results, etc.).
- Strong communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff.
- Computer skills for effective clinical documentation and management reporting including billing, payroll, etc.
Position Type: Contract
Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Khushi at (862) 658-6735 to learn more.
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