Physical Therapist

Pay range is $43.60 to $63.65 BOE

Assesses, plans, organizes, and administers rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and support recovery from injury or illness. This role goes beyond clinical treatment -  it's about building genuine, trust-based relationships with residents and their families, and contributing to a team culture that values the unique strengths each person brings, both on our staff and among the residents we serve.

Essential Duties

• Restores residents’ function, alleviates pain, and prevents further limitations by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

• Provides quality, personalized care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.

• Develops a Plan of Treatment for each resident based on initial and ongoing evaluations, including short- and long-term goals, collaboration with other staff members, and appropriate resident and caregiver involvement.

• Determines physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.

• Implements the Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule, adjusting the plan as needed based on resident progress.

• Takes time to understand each resident's goals, preferences, and comfort level, fostering trust throughout the treatment process.

• Helps residents accomplish their treatment plan by administering manual exercises, providing massage therapy, and using equipment as necessary.

• Evaluates mobility, strength, and current level of function, setting goals that are scaled to each resident's abilities and realistically attainable.

• Evaluates and records resident progress, modifying treatment plans and introducing new approaches as needed.

• Evaluates the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices, observing resident progress and recommending adjustments and modifications.

• Documents resident care services according to approved medical and facility documentation procedures.

• Communicates resident progress with warmth and clarity to residents, caregivers and loved ones, facility staff, and other healthcare professionals involved in ongoing care.

• Develops a transition plan for residents following completion of their Plan of Treatment, coordinating appropriate in-home care services.

• Collaborates closely with fellow team members, contributing to a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are welcomed and celebrated.