Requisition ID: 29409
Location: PLC St Joseph Center
Location Address:
659 East Jefferson Street, Freeport, 117015 61032 United States (US)
Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N
SUMMARY
Provides care to residents upon physician referral in accordance with all laws, regulations, and standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Liaison to patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions, using good reasoning skills and judgement when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of rehab practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing rehab functions in the long-term care facility
- Ability to establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
- Ability to oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs and Rehab Aides and PT and PTA students
- Ability to document therapy evaluations and treatments accurately and timely
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Master's or Doctorate Preferred, Bachelor's Degree required
- Must be a graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)
- One year's experience in long-term care or related setting preferred
- Certified Clinical Instructor preferred
Computer Skills
PC proficient (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable state. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment
Business Unit: PLC Senior Services
Department Name: Rehab SJC