Job Description

Location: Holbrook Woodstock , GA

TransPerfect Health Corp. is a division of TransPerfect focused on outcome based rehabilitation solutions: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy:

Our direct patient care services are developed with 30 years of healthcare experience, serving Senior Living Communities throughout all levels of care. With a growing senior population, we understand the importance of presence throughout the geriatric continuum promoting rehabilitation, prevention, and wellness to facilitate positive outcomes and fiscal success.

Physical Therapist are responsible for providing quality direct patient care including: screening, evaluation, development of initial & ongoing treatment plans, discharge plan and case management. Physical Therapist is responsible for the clinical supervision of Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) and compliance of all professional standards.

DESCRIPTION

• Build a strong Physical Therapy program
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician
• Screening of facility residents
• Completes all necessary documentation
• Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review
• In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through continuum of care
• Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs
• Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of PT and healthcare environment
• Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents
• Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education
• Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• Strong time management and ability to manage caseload
• Ability to clinically supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to state regulations
• Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand
• Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science Degree or greater in Physical Therapy
• State licensure

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Senior Living experience preferred
• PDPM knowledge
• Experience with therapy software/EMR
• Medicaid case mix knowledge

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