Physical Therapist (Long-term care)

Prestige Care Center of Fort Collins -

We are looking for caring individuals to join our team! Do you have a passion for helping people and excited to join a great team?

We are looking for a physical therapist for our facility Prestige Care Center of Fort Collins in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado .

The right people must be passionate about the quality of care their residents receive, while also being passionate about growing the individuals around them through creating an empowered environment for all.

If you see yourself as a person that can help us dignify long-term care in the eyes of others by providing the highest quality of care possible, then we are excited to speak with you!

Required Qualifications

The Physical Therapist must possess :

A valid, unrestricted license in his / her therapy discipline in the state.

Meet educational requirements of his / her licensure requirements.

Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.

Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and

guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the delivery of physical therapy

services as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws

and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state.

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the execution of physical therapy

services in accordance with physician’s orders and American Physical Therapy Association

APTA) in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing body and its respective affiliate

state chapter.

Coordinates the achievement and reporting of the facility’s key performance physical therapy

indicators. Establishes an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators.

Evaluates and reports key performance indicator outcomes of the physical therapy department

to the rehabilitation director to determine the need for action such as re-education or revisions

related to the facility’s outcomes, regulatory compliance, practice act(s) and / or customer

satisfaction.

Develops and implements processes and systems to effectively lead, guide and direct the

delivery of physical therapy services including but not limited to processes for the timely

screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and all associated documentation requirements for

residents in the facility.

Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting, billing and coding

for residents receiving physical therapy.

Provides resident information needed for the resident assessment instrument according to facility

policy such as functional abilities and goals, functional status, range of motion, balance during

transitions and walking, physical therapy minutes and distinct calendar days, etc. during the

defined observation period(s).

Participates as a qualified clinician for the interdisciplinary determination of the resident’s usual

performance in a functional assessment as required by facility policy (RAI User’s Manual) for

Medicare Part A, Medicare Advantage residents upon admission, interim and at time of

discharge.

Ensures physical therapy equipment is stored, used and sanitized, disinfected and / or cleaned

properly and safely in the facility.

Participates in daily, weekly, and / or monthly rehabilitative and interdisciplinary team meetings to

discuss residents’ therapy progression in relation to discharge planning for residents receiving

physical therapy services as designated by the Rehabilitation Director.

Adheres to the state practice guidelines in his / her discipline as defined by the State of Physical

Therapy Practice Act. Maintains appropriate conduct and follows practice guidelines as defined

by the professional association.

Knows how to access the physical therapy state practice act and the professional association

standards.

Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents, employees, and family members

through scheduled, deliberate positive interactions using face to face, phone, or other means of

communication.

Evaluates work performance of physical therapy assistants in the department and maintains

accountability in concert with applicable standards of practice, by-laws, and code of conduct

for his / her therapy discipline.

Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as necessary.

Knows and understands the purpose and requirements for scope of work and supervision

requirements as defined by the physical therapy practice act in each state.

Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and services across the physical therapy

spectrum as evidenced by adequate, and competent physical therapy staff, general

cleanliness of therapy gyms / offices, optimal resident functioning and satisfaction with physical

therapy services provided.

Identifies and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants,

and community agencies to identify opportunities for enhanced services to the residents and / or

resolve issues.

Knows physical therapy employees and employees across all departments by name in order to

effectively communicate and meet resident needs as well as any miscellaneous related needs.

Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication. Promotes positivity and

active daily problem solving.

Makes written and oral reports / recommendations to the rehabilitation director concerning

physical therapy.

Follows facility policy related to readiness for health inspection surveys, Occupational Safety and

Health Administration (OSHA) surveys, and any other regulatory entity or requirement.

Reads and stays informed regarding regulatory, scope of work and supervision requirements as

defined by the physical therapy practice act, business practices and other changes influencing

physical therapy outcomes.

Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent

resident / employee injury and illness.

Additional Tasks

Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.

Complies with standards of business conduct, and state / federal regulations and

guidelines, and relevant practice act(s).

Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and

themselves.

Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and

electronic communications.

Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in

confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR

or compliance officer.

Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or

mistreatment of residents to supervisor and / or administrator. Protects residents from

abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.

Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and / or

hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as

assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to designated staff member.

Follows established infection control policies and procedures.

As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired / Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government

agencies / personnel and the general public.

Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.

Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Must be willing and able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and

physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.

Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when

necessary.

Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other

common physical movements as needed for the position.

May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and / or odors throughout the day;

encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.

Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and / or conditions which include AIDS,

Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.

May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.

Contributes to and exemplifies team work.

Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Possesses leadership, supervisory skills and willingness to work harmoniously with and

supervise other personnel.

Successfully follows oral and written instructions.

Successfully relays information concerning residents, employees or any given subject

matter.

Willing to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Communicates with medical, nursing staff, and all departments.

Accepts call-backs during emergency conditions.

Works in office and throughout the facility.

Willing to work to task completion in spite of frequent interruptions.