Position Summary: The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for evaluating residents and developing individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, functional independence, and quality of life. The PT delivers skilled physical therapy services in compliance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable regulations, while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in a skilled nursing facility setting.
Key Responsibilities: Perform initial and ongoing assessments of residents' mobility, balance, strength, gait, and functional limitations.
- Develop and implement person-centered treatment plans to restore or improve physical function, reduce pain, and prevent disability.
- Provide direct therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance retraining, and use of physical agents or modalities.
- Monitor residents' progress and adjust care plans a...