Physical Therapist - Nursing Home evaluates and treats patients suffering from a physical disability due to injury, disease, or surgery in a nursing home environment. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Being a Physical Therapist - Nursing Home works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and adjustors. Monitors, documents, and reports patients' progress. Additionally, Physical Therapist - Nursing Home may supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. Requires an advanced degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Typically reports to a manager. Requires a state license to practice physical therapy. Physical Therapist - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Oak Park Place is hiring! This is an exciting opportunity with a growing Skill Nursing Facility, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Center. As a smaller company, we cater to our resident’s needs, and take pride in providing an employee friendly work environment.
What you’ll be doing:
· Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients
· Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention
· Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
· Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation
· Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress inpatient's chart or enter information into computer
Qualifications:
· Physical Therapist degree and license
What’s in it for you?
· Flexible scheduling and hours
· A great team atmosphere that provides support and encouragement
Enjoy the perks of being a team member in an environment that treasures the many gifts and talents of our residents and staff!
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