Job Description
Job Opportunity: Full-Time Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Texas
Salary Range: $100,000 $120,000 per year
Location: Dallas, Texas
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM 5 PM
Restore Strength. Rebuild Confidence. Redefine Recovery.We are looking for a Physical Therapist who is excited about the opportunity to work with the elderly population and can make a real difference in their recovery journey. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll be supported by a team of physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
As a Physical Therapist in our SNF, your role will be to provide high-quality care focused on enhancing mobility, strength, and overall functionality for our elderly residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Evaluation: Perform comprehensive evaluations of residents to assess physical impairments, functional limitations, and rehabilitation goals.
- Treatment Plans: Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans aimed at improving strength, mobility, and overall function.
- Therapeutic Interventions: Utilize a variety of treatment techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, functional mobility training, and modalities.
- Progress Monitoring: Continuously assess patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborative Care: Work closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including nurses, physicians, and occupational therapists, to deliver coordinated care and meet the overall goals of the patient.
- Patient Education: Provide education to residents and their families on mobility techniques, injury prevention, and safe practices for activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes, in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Licensing/Certification: Current, valid Physical Therapist license in the state of Texas (or the ability to obtain one).
- Experience: Previous experience in skilled nursing, geriatrics, or rehabilitation settings is preferred. New grads with an interest in geriatric care are also encouraged to apply.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of rehabilitation techniques, patient care protocols, and physical therapy modalities. Ability to assess and treat complex medical conditions commonly found in the elderly population.
- Personality: Excellent communication skills, empathy, and a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of elderly patients.
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Work Ethic: Ability to manage a varied caseload while delivering personalized care with attention to detail.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match,
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance.
- Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and leadership roles within the organization.
- Positive Work Environment
Join us in providing the best care possible Apply today!
Qualification
Master's Degree
Key skill Required
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Comprehensive
- Development
- Documentation
- Empathy
- Focused
- Geriatrics
- Healthcare
- Injury Prevention
- Insurance
- Leadership
- Manual Therapy
- Patient Education
- Patient Evaluation
- Physical Therapy
- Positive Work Environment
- Professional Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Regulatory Standards
- Rehabilitation
- Teamwork
- Therapy
- Training
- Vision Insurance
- Work Ethic
- Work-Life Balance
