Athena Health Care Systems Hiring for Physical Therapist at Wareham, Massachusetts Full Time

DESCRIPTION We are hiring per diem Physical Therapists to join our
dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center
in Wareham! Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in
your professional and personal life. Here at Athena Health Care Systems,
our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense
pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering
high-quality care and customer service to our residents and their
families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to
create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow
you to grow within the com As a Physical Therapist, you provide
patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and
consultation to a general rehab caseload while also participating in the
clinical team process. You also provide teaching and training to
caregiver staff and supervise other therapists, assistants, aides and
students as required. Education & Experience: 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. Duties &
Responsibilities: Screens patients/residents. Evaluates
patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans. May perform
additional assigned administrative duties like: assigning and overseeing
resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution
of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc. Under a physician?s order,
provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established
plan of care. Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.
Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined
by the program. Consults with and trains patients, residents and
caregivers. Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration
with supervisor. Documents activities according to the company?s
clinical documentation system on a timely basis. Demonstrates consistent
knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement
regulations. Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team
members, customer 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 ensure the
delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed
the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and
protects residents? individual health information. Exhibits courtesy,
compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers,
visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers. Specific
Requirements: Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems
and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and
analytical skills. Ability to perform documentation needs, manipulations
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.