Job Description:

Physical Therapist

Requisition ID

2020-13953

# of Openings

1

Area of Interest

Therapy

Company

Elderwood

Location

Elderwood at Burlington

Position Type

Per Diem

Join Our Team

Elderwood is growing and we want you to grow with us!

Overview

Physical therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. State specific Physical Therapy license is required.

Responsibilities

Initiates skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician's orders; maintains required contact with physician.
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Maintains written evaluations, progress notes and discharge summaries for residents in physical therapy program.
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Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
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Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director Physical Therapy.
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Maintains statistical records of residents' treatments.
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Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
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Records and updates resident's plan of care in the Inter-disciplinary Kardex.
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Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of residents to Director Physical Therapy.
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Assumes all duties of the Director Physical Therapy during absences including supervision of Physical Therapy Aides and responsibility for all necessary documentation.

Qualifications

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Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy required.
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State license to practice physical therapy required.
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Two years' experience in physical therapy preferred.
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Interest in physical therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations necessary.
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Ability to direct others necessary.

Company Details

Elderwood at Burlington is a 150 bed skilled nursing (SNF) and subacute rehabilitation facility located in Burlington, Vermont. We provide Orthopedic Rehab, Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy. We also provide specialty programs including Palliative Care, Respite Care and Wound Care in addition to Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing.

Employee Perks!

Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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