Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Job Description

Good Shepherd Fairview Home is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our exceptional Outpatient Therapy team!

Full Time - 30 hours (up to 40 hours) per week

Position Summary :

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our team. This therapist will work across all levels of care, including skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living, but will primarily focus on outpatient therapy services. This role is ideal for a motivated clinician passionate about improving the lives of geriatric patients through evidence-based interventions.

Good Shepherd Benefits

Benefits with full-time employment include; Medical, Dental & Vision insurance. Paid vacation, paid time off (PTO) and Holiday pay. 403(b) retirement plan with company sponsored match. Paid life insurance

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

The PT is responsible for the screening of residents of the facility as follows :

Provide comprehensive outpatient physical therapy services to residents and community members.

Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence

New facility residents – within 24 hours of admission

Long Term residents – upon receipt of a significant change form and / or referral from nursing

The PT is responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation, which includes but is not limited to the following items : i nitial evaluation forms, w eekly progress notes, monthly recertification forms and discharge summary .

Essential Job Requirements

Education : Doctoral Degree in PT, Masters of Science Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.

License : State Licensed Physical Therapist.

Qualifications : Must be 18 years of age. Ability to read, write and speak the English language

Experience : Preferred working in a long term care facility.

Summary

It is our policy to comply with all applicable Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Notice to applicants : Good Shepherd Communities will reasonably accommodate an individual’s disability during both the application process and on the job. Please contact the Human Resources department to request any reasonable accommodation you may require to participate in the application process.