Physical Therapist (PT)

Company: Life Care Center of Richland
Location: Richland
Posted on: March 7, 2025

Job Description:

Life Care Center of Richland is located along the Columbia River, offering residents stunning waterfront views and a plethora of outdoor activities. The city boasts a strong sense of community, excellent educational institutions, and a growing tech industry. Richland's numerous parks, trails, and cultural events provide a vibrant and active lifestyle.Life Care Center of Richland is a long-term care and post-acute care facility, well known for its extraordinary customer service, high-quality nursing and therapy services, and high employee morale and retention. We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist for Full-Time to join our team.We offer:* Full-time: $45 - $55/hr DOE* In-house rehab programs with collaborative work environments and supportive teams* Part of a network of nearly 200 skilled nursing facilities* Continuing education and growth opportunitiesPosition Summary:The PT - Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:* Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)* Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.* One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferred* CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.Specific Job Requirements:* Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail* Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs* Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times* Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action* Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility* Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department* Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation* Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.* Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information* Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures* Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions:* Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients* Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals* Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students* Chart appropriately and timely* Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately* Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients* Assist in the evacuation of patients* Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance* Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment* Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team* Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours* Read, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Life Care Center of Richland, Richland , Physical Therapist (PT), Other , Richland, Washington