PT - Mountain View at Marysville

Job Description

Ensign is growing in Washington! We are excited to be building our in-house therapy program at Mountain View Rehabilitation and Care Center, a beautiful 82 bed facility located in Marysville, about 30 miles north of Seattle. True to its name, the Mountain View campus overlooks the rugged peaks of North Cascades National Park to the Northeast and the waters of Puget Sound to the Southwest. As one of just two facilities in the fast-growing Marysville area, Mountain View has potential to quickly become a great contributor to the community. We have in place an excellent and highly qualified rehab director as well as a team that includes PTA, OTA, OT and SLP. Come help us build something great and enjoy the freedom to create a work environment where you will thrive as a Physical Therapist, implement rehab programs that you are passionate about and work with an outstanding team of nurses, administrators and therapists.
Mountain View Rehabilitation and Care receives support from Ensign Services who provides a wide range of clinical and operational assistance to over 100 independently owned healthcare operations located throughout the United States. Ensign culture has come to life in these facility teams and is evident in the ownership, passion, and celebration found in their departments every day. In addition, Ensign culture has fostered an environment where therapists have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities.
Experience/Qualifications:Licensed Physical TherapistNew graduates are welcome
Duties:

• Screen and/or evaluate patients within fortyeight (48) hours of physician referral
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician
• Treat patients according to the physician treatment plan
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice acts and adherence to facility Supervision Policy and Procedure Matrix
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences
• Participate in inservice training program for other staff in the facility
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, HCFA therapy cert/POC forms, per the facilitys policy and procedure
• Record treatment changes daily per policy and procedure
• Instruct patients families or nursing staff in maintenance programs
• Participate in discharge planning
• Coordinates necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate safety and independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Physical Therapy or Physical Therapy Assistant Schools
• Comply with the Physical Therapy Practice Act in the state and the facilitys policy and procedures

Job Requirements

Although prior therapy experience is preferred, we place a high value on intelligence, drive and willingness to learn and grow, making this an excellent opportunity for an exceptional new graduate who is willing to work hard and make him or herself an indispensable member of our team. The right individual will be committed to providing the superior service levels that our patients and residents need and expect.
Desired Skills:

• Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process
• Superior interpersonal communication skills
• Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide
• Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice
• Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity
• Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence
• Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department

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Allied Health: Physical Therapist


Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Marysville, Company: Ensign Therapy.