Physical Therapist (PT) $10,000 Sign on Bonus
Company: Life Care Center of Jefferson City
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: March 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Life Care Center of Jefferson City, TN* Mentorship programs
available--new grads welcome* In-house rehab programs with
empowering work environments* Part of a network of nearly 200
skilled nursing facilities* Advancement opportunities
availablePosition Summary:The PT - Physical Therapist provides
direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician
referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and
Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure
Requirements:* Graduate of an accredited program in physical
therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)*
Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an
active license in good standing throughout employment.* One (1)
year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred*
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR
certification must remain current during employment.Specific Job
Requirements:* Participates in community health matters/projects as
appropriate* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail*
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to
adequately plan for patient needs* Must demonstrate good body
mechanics at all times* Make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action* Knowledgeable of practices and
procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines
governing functions in the post acute care facility* Implement and
interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
of the department* Perform proficiently in all competency areas
including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and
sanitation* Maintains professional working relationships with all
associates, vendors, etc.* Maintains confidentiality of all
proprietary and/or confidential information* Understand and follow
company policies including harassment and compliance procedures*
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's
Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other
appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions:* Follow
physical therapy treatment plans for patients* Establish, assess,
and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals*
Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and
PTA students* Chart appropriately and timely* Utilize therapy
software appropriately and accurately* Exhibit excellent customer
service and a positive attitude towards patients* Assist in the
evacuation of patients* Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance*
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment* Communicate
and function productively on an interdisciplinary team* Sit, stand,
bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently
during working hours* Read, write, speak, and understand the
English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer
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