JOB SUMMARY The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist (PT) is to plan, delegate and provide safe and competent physical therapy interventions as ordered by physician. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Provide physical therapy assessments, as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client's independence and functioning * Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, provisional licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards * Identify need to make referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive care needs of the client * Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Physical Therapy standards of practice * Communicate changes in resident's condition * Participate in discharge and community mobility planning * Prescribe necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate independence * Provide accurate and timely billing records and supervise supporting clinical documentation * Respond to family requests and concerns timely * Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur * Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information * Participate in collaborative care conferences * Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff * Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners * Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners * Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs * Performs other duties as assigned JOB QUALIFICATIONS * Education * Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school. * License * Current Wyoming Physical Therapy License * Certifications required * See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy. * Experience * Experience in providing appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required to maintain professional license. * Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code of their respective discipline. * Must use good judgment in interpreting patient referrals and performing appropriate physical therapy procedures. * Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patient families, physicians, and staff in order to effectively care for the patients. * Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, and evaluate patient response to care/treatment and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery. * Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions. * Analytical and reasoning skills with a high level of mental concentration and memory. * Ability to speak clearly to communicate and interact positively with patients, patient families, physicians, and staff in order to effectively care for the patients. * Computer Knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic record. Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position. * The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages and apply developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient. Ability to maintain the appropriate level of knowledge and skills. PI4aacfc938347-29400-35399958