Physical Therapist
Location: Seaford Delaware
Description: Aegis Therapies is at present looking to employ Physical Therapist right now, this vacancy will be placed in Delaware. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Performs evaluations and develops effective resident treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent decline of resident function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treat! ments in accordance with federal, state and professional standards governing the facility. Job Advertisement Your goal is to restore, enhance and increase functionality. Our goal is to give you the support you need to make a positive impact on every patient in your care. At Aegis Therapies we're as committed to making a difference as you are. Putting patients first. It's what building a career with Aegis Therapies is all about. Discipline - Select All That Apply Physical Therapy
Graduate from an accredited program for Physical Therapy.
Current license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice as required.
Must be able to travel as needed to perform job.
Pass post-offer drug test, and pass post-employment physical exam if required.
Must meet Clinical Competency requirements.
Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
Preferred Qualifications
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Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and! in writing.
Must possess problem-solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information.
Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, resident's family members and other employees at all levels.
Essential Job Functions
Meets the resident's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining treatment plans in consultation with physicians, and by prescription. Helps residents accomplish treatment plan and secures necessary supplies and adaptive equipment for residents to facilitate independence.
Administers therapy statements according to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician. Directs treatments given by aides and assistants. Complies with company protocol for patient rounding.
Evaluates e! ffects of therapy treatments by observing, noting and evaluating resident's progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications.
Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health care workers; Participates in the Q & A process for rehab related issues.
Manages the appropriate therapy minutes per RUGS category for patients/residents.
Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing resident specific maintenance programs; instructing residents, families and/or caregivers in follow-up maintenance programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
Accuracy in completion of MDS items per workflow model.
Documents resident care services by charting in resident and department records according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines. Records daily treat! ment charges per corporate procedures. Maintains resident confidence an! d protects nursing home operations by keeping information confidential.
Protects residents and employees by adhering to facility infection control policies and protocols. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with facility and department procedures, rules and regulations. Complies with company protocol for denial management. Ensure appropriate daily billing of services.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Secures equipment, adaptive devices and supplies in accordance with company policy.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks.
Complies with federal, state and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence t! o requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Travel required as needed to perform job.
Provides community based services such as health and wellness activities as required. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Complies with company requirements on the completion of outcome measures. Willingness to provide services in multiple sites as determined by patient/resident need. Maintain specified efficiency level as determined by supervisor.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 09:58:59 GMT