Physical Therapist - Hallmark Rehab (Atascadero, CA)
Company Description Why Work At Hallmark Rehabilitation? Our mission, the foundation of who we are as a company, is to make a difference - every day, every time.
Our vision is to inspire and touch lives in an extraordinary way.
Our core values of Loving What You Do, Building Connectedness, Doing The Right Thing, Pursuing Excellence and Being Extraordinary speak to the heart of our team and how we accomplish this vision.
Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This includes but is not limited to:
Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations.
Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physician.
Communicating with supervisor and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and treatment plans.
Instructing patient s families and/or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.
Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning, life style and current and future expectations for recovery.
Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
Evaluating patients within required timeframe as per Hallmark Rehabilitation and facility policies (See Hallmark Policy 6.
5).
Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with Hallmark Rehabilitation, regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements.
This includes but is not limited to:
Recording treatment charges accurately and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented and details the patient s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date.
Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, the Hallmark Reimbursement Department, and therapy staff.
Acquiring and documenting consents/approvals for treatment when necessary.
Consistently demonstrates Hallmark Rehabilitation interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
This includes but is not limited to:
Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices which assist the therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
Contributes to professional development of self and others.
This includes but is not limited to:
Utilizing continuing education to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.
Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.
This includes but is not limited to:
Consistently demonstrating Hallmark Rehabilitation core values in interaction with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient s care, and the general public.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in the Hallmark Rehabilitation Employee Handbook and as communicated by Hallmark Rehabilitation management.
Contributing to marketing activities as introduced by facility and Hallmark Rehabilitation.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
Demonstrates safe working practices.
This includes but is not limited to:
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual calibration.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
Wearing appropriate protective equipment.
Qualifications:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment techniques.
Understanding the principles of physical modalities employed in Physical Therapy.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education:
Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Experience:
Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
Must be proficient with use of hands for repetitive grasping, pushing-pulling, and fine motor manipulation.
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while working with physical therapy patients.
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time standing/walking.
For Support Activities:
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 10-20% of time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.
License/Certification/Registration:
Current Physical Therapist Registration/State Licensure as required Current CPR certification, if required.
Some facilities may require current state driver s license.
Source:
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our vision is to inspire and touch lives in an extraordinary way.
Our core values of Loving What You Do, Building Connectedness, Doing The Right Thing, Pursuing Excellence and Being Extraordinary speak to the heart of our team and how we accomplish this vision.
Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This includes but is not limited to:
Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations.
Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physician.
Communicating with supervisor and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and treatment plans.
Instructing patient s families and/or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.
Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning, life style and current and future expectations for recovery.
Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
Evaluating patients within required timeframe as per Hallmark Rehabilitation and facility policies (See Hallmark Policy 6.
5).
Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with Hallmark Rehabilitation, regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements.
This includes but is not limited to:
Recording treatment charges accurately and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented and details the patient s needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date.
Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, the Hallmark Reimbursement Department, and therapy staff.
Acquiring and documenting consents/approvals for treatment when necessary.
Consistently demonstrates Hallmark Rehabilitation interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
This includes but is not limited to:
Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations.
Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
Working with facility to teach documentation practices which assist the therapy team.
Communicating effectively with discharge planners.
Contributes to professional development of self and others.
This includes but is not limited to:
Utilizing continuing education to achieve targeted quality improvements.
Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.
Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.
This includes but is not limited to:
Consistently demonstrating Hallmark Rehabilitation core values in interaction with co-workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient s care, and the general public.
Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in the Hallmark Rehabilitation Employee Handbook and as communicated by Hallmark Rehabilitation management.
Contributing to marketing activities as introduced by facility and Hallmark Rehabilitation.
Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
Demonstrates safe working practices.
This includes but is not limited to:
Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual calibration.
Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
Wearing appropriate protective equipment.
Qualifications:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment techniques.
Understanding the principles of physical modalities employed in Physical Therapy.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to work with all types and levels of patients.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Education:
Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Experience:
Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and/or general rehabilitation is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
Must be able to lift and transfer patients to and from all surfaces a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to lift approximately 50-70 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.
Must be able to perform CPR, if required.
Must be proficient with use of hands for repetitive grasping, pushing-pulling, and fine motor manipulation.
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while working with physical therapy patients.
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 60-80% of time standing/walking.
For Support Activities:
Physical Therapist will spend approximately 10-20% of time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.
License/Certification/Registration:
Current Physical Therapist Registration/State Licensure as required Current CPR certification, if required.
Some facilities may require current state driver s license.
Source:
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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