Long Term Care Physical Therapist
Newton, Texas
Senior Living Properties

Physical Therapist (PT) - Long Term Care (LTC)

• Location: Newton, Texas
• Employment type: Temp
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days, 8 hours per day

Role Overview

The physical therapist assesses, differentially diagnoses, and identifies deficits in a patient's ability to move and perform daily functional activities. They develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans to reduce pain, restore function, prevent disability, and prevent loss of mobility.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations, including obtaining history, performing a relevant systems review, and selecting and administering tests and measures.
• Establish individualized plans of care and select treatment techniques that address identified impairments, in accordance with physician orders.
• Conduct ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.
• Initiate and manage the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
• Supervise and delegate to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
• Complete legible, accurate documentation within the timeframes set by department policy, accreditation requirements, and insurance regulations.
• Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team to promote maximum benefit of care, utilizing AIDET.
• Assess educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other, and provide education to meet those needs.
• Participate in professional growth through educational programs, in-services, workshops, and current literature on scope of practice.
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities.
• Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, and comply with approved safety standards.
• Function within scope of practice as defined by the state's practice act.
• Perform other related duties as required and directed.

Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Texas
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in a Long Term Care setting