Physical Therapist PT
Company: Empowerme Wellness
Location: Arvada
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:
Grow your career! Here, youll find advanced training, opportunities
for promotion, and great benefits all while making a real
difference in the lives of seniors!
EmpowerMe Wellness and our subsidiary companies ONR and EverSpring
Pharmacy are on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and all
we serve! We provide fully integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic
lab testing, pharmacy services, and more at senior living
communities nationwide. Our compassionate, experienced team of
nearly 3,000 clinicians and professionals focus on health and
wellness solutions in 36 states and counting. You can find out more
about us at empowerme.com! (Please note: ONR clinics will be
transitioning to the EmpowerMe Wellness brand in 2023.)
Responsibilities:
Perform appropriate assessment(s) and reassessment(s) of patient's
functional abilities, including physical, emotional, cognitive, and
sensory components to evaluate the necessity of skilled physical
therapy intervention; identify and initiate clinically appropriate
therapeutic intervention that is evidence-based and comprehensive
to the needs of the individual patient and/or as directed by
physician orders in accordance with the standards for professional
physical therapy practice, the state of employment and by the
company
Identify the need for, and make, referrals to other disciplines to
address the comprehensive needs of patients
Educate and communicate with patients, family members, and other
patient care personnel regarding the individualized treatment plan
for the patient; and routinely provide feedback to patients, their
family member(s), and care staff personnel regarding progression,
goal achievement, and discharge plans
Assume supervisory responsibility and accountability of PTA(s)
and/or physical therapy students in accordance with state and/or
payer guidelines, including communication and documentation
Assess, conduct appropriate intervention(s), and/or make
recommendations to physician regarding patient pain interfering
with an optimal level of function of participation in
rehabilitation.
Assist in training and orientation of EmpowerMe Wellness and/or
community staff, as well as students, in relation to rehabilitation
therapy
Communicate professionally, clearly and maintain a good working
relationship with physicians, care staff, the administrative team,
and interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to
ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met
Ensure documentation is completed, and charges are entered, in a
timely, thorough, and accurate manner and in accordance with state
guidelines and company policy
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors; manage and operate equipment safely and
correctly; maintaining department cleanliness and safety
Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating
department performance versus budget controls, and takes
appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines
Maintain professional expertise through continued education as
necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for the provision of
specific treatments utilizing EmpowerMe Wellness educational
resources when available
Develop physical therapy department by frequently reviewing best
practices, providing guidance for, and conducting, in-services and
other educational trainings in compliance with federal and state
professional requirements
Participate in infection control, departmental equipment training,
organizational safety, and fire safety programs, patient/family and
team conferences and attend departmental / company training as
requested, and provides positive contributions to interdepartmental
discussions
Achieve productivity goals and expectations as identified by the
Company
Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity -
identify and address the psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and
religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
Complies with HIPAA & PHI guidelines and protects confidentiality
at all times
Offers to assist other staff and demonstrates flexibility in
carrying out shared team functions including special projects
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Graduate of a bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree in Physical
Therapy with one (1) year of experience in rehabilitation in senior
care communities or related settings is preferred
Current licensure, in good standing, as a Physical Therapist in the
state or be eligible for a temporary license with supervision based
on current state guidelines
Basic Life Support/CPR certification
Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and EHR/EMR systems
Proven ability to build and maintain a patient caseload,
specifically within a Med B setting
Demonstrate proficiency in physical therapy modalities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with the
heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the
best care possible
Passion to achieve results through self-motivation, initiative, and
proactive orientation with a sense of professional curiosity,
desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend solutions to
problems
Sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to
find/recommend solutions to problems
Driven to achieve and exceed goals and have the ability to motivate
others to do the same
Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the
ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and
resolution
Must exhibit and promote a high level of professionalism, customer
service, and friendliness in all interactions with employees,
patients, and visitors throughout the organization
TB required / CPR as required by location
What We Offer:
-401 K
-Full Benefits
-PTO
-HSA and FSA
-Life and Disability Insurance
-EAP
-Career Advancement Opportunities and Cross Training
Opportunities
-Lowered Productivity Expectations
-Recognition Programs
-FUN and much more
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to
discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Keywords: Empowerme Wellness, Arvada , Physical Therapist PT, Healthcare , Arvada, Colorado
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