Physical Therapist - PRN
Company: Riverwalk - SNF
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
Relationships and integrity are the heart of our culture. They help
us create a welcoming and inclusive community among our residents,
associates and patients that feels like family. They guide us to be
open in our communication with each other, and enable us to make
the right decisions for the people who have entrusted us with their
care. Our relationships and integrity work together to create a
positive impact in the lives of the people we touch.
The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of
our associates, so you'll receive a competitive compensation and
benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile.
The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. You'll earn more
than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career
through professional development, as well as ongoing programs
catered to your overall health and wellness - physical, mental,
emotional, and financial. Most of all, we believe you can find
purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger
than yourself.
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your
best possible self, join us!
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and
military spouses are encouraged to apply.
We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients,
we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is
through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited
to:
Full-time and part-time associate benefits:
Full-time associate benefits:
Please note, Brookdale has adopted a policy requiring all
associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to
limited exemptions based on medical conditions, sincerely held
religious beliefs, or applicable state laws and
regulations.Responsibilities:Provides and directs high quality
Physical Therapy services to patients, including screening,
assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation.
Promotes rehab services within the Community, attends meetings and
care conferences, performs administrative and billing duties within
specified guidelines and timeframes. Demonstrates personal and
professional work behaviors which promote the practice of physical
therapy within the Community. Adheres to applicable principles and
practices of physical therapy, Brookdale policy and procedures and
State / Federal regulations.
Optimizes the functional abilities and skills of patients by
conducting patient screens, initiating referrals; evaluating and
treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the
care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward
identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to
the patient, the patient's family, the staff and other
professionals as appropriate.
healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in Quality
Assurance and Performance Improvement Programs as required. Adheres
to established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale
concerning patient information.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities
for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent
a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should
perform all duties as assigned by his/her
supervisor.Qualifications:Education and Experience
Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from
an accredited program required. Previous physical therapy
experience preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Current license to practice physical therapy within the state.
Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on
precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using
standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to
supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires
basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work
environment and process. Has a working knowledge of the
organization. Basic computer software skills. Ability to work
holidays and weekends as operation demands. Ability to maintain the
highest standards of ethical professional and clinical judgment.
Ability to address staff and patients in a courteous and friendly
manner as well as accept constructive criticism. Must be willing to
communicate with patients of various levels of functioning and
various types of personalities. Willingness to communicate
perceived physical and emotional needs of patients to other skilled
staff to assist with addressing their care needs.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Keywords: Riverwalk - SNF, Bakersfield , Physical Therapist - PRN, Healthcare , Bakersfield, California
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