Physical Therapist

Overview

We are hiring a per diem Physical Therapist to join our dynamic care team at Waterview Villa in East Providence. Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life. At Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We strive to deliver high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their families, and to be the employer of choice.

We aim to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

• As a Physical Therapist, you provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload while participating in the clinical team process.
• You provide teaching and training to caregiver staff and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides and students as required.
• Screens patients/residents.
• Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, ensuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
• Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care (individual, supervised and group treatments).
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
• Consults with and trains patients, residents and caregivers.
• Monitors efficiencies in collaboration with supervisor.
• Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers and supervisor.
• Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff, students and volunteers.
• Participates in the interview process for new staff.
• Participates in census building and marketing activities.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to deliver quality services and outcomes.
• Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and protects residents’ health information.
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
• Appropriate licensing requirements by individual states must be maintained.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience preferred.

• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and interact with all levels of staff and customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulation of equipment and direct patient care.
• Requires intense attention and concentration.
• Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.
• Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since 1984. The organization operates nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, and is a provider of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. We are committed to improving the lives of residents and the quality of our environments, creating thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

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