Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - Internal Traveler

Overview:

About Us:

A tech-enabled, multi-service healthcare organization, EmpowerMe Wellness is on a mission to improve the lives of seniors. We enrich senior living communities nationwide through our fully integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic, pharmacy, and nurse practitioner services. With a team of more than 3,000 clinicians and professionals, we focus on improving wellness and driving positive outcomes from a place of deep compassion and expertise. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, EmpowerMe has a presence in hundreds of communities across the country. You can find out more about us at (url removed).

Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This position is for a full-time internal traveler and will support communities that are in need of therapy support where there is a gap or lack of available therapy providers for a short-term basis. These will be on going assignments that will vary in length and vary from city and state.

As a Physical Therapist-Internal Traveler you will be responsible for traveling to communities to providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards.

You will also contribute to program development, quality improvement, and problem solving in accordance with company-wide policies and clinical initiatives, to optimize each patient’s functional well-being and satisfaction. You will provide services in several communities within a defined geographic territory. This position will be required to travel for various assignment lengths including week or months which are based upon the needs of the business, which is outlined in the Internal Traveler Policy. The Area Director of Operations will establish your weekly schedule which may include onsite visits or telehealth as clinically appropriate.

Essential Duties include the following:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform appropriate assessment(s) and reassessment(s) of patients’ functional abilities, including physical, emotional, cognitive and sensory components to evaluate the necessity of skilled physical therapy intervention; identify and initiate clinically appropriate therapeutic intervention that is evidenced based and comprehensive to the needs of the individual patient and/or as directed by physician orders in accordance with the standards for professional physical therapy practice, the state of employment and by the company

Identify the need for, and make, referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients.

Educate and communicate with patients, family members and other patient care personnel regarding the individualized treatment plan for the patient; and routinely provide feedback to patient, their family member(s) and care staff personnel regarding progression, goal achievement and discharge plans.

Assess, conduct appropriate intervention and/or make recommendations to physician regarding patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation.

Communicate professionally, clearly and maintain a good working relationship with physicians, care staff, the administrative team and interdisciplinary teams, as well as demonstrate flexibility to ensure patient/facility/customer needs are being met.

Ensure documentation is completed, and charges are entered, in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner and in accordance with state guidelines and company policy

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; manage and operate equipment safely and correctly; maintaining department cleanliness and safety.

Maintain professional expertise through continued education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for provision of specific treatments – utilizing EmpowerMe Wellness’ educational resources when available.

Develop physical therapy department by frequently reviewing best practices, providing guidance for, and conducting, in- services and other educational trainings in compliance with federal and state professional requirements.

Participate in infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs, patient/family and team conferences and attend departmental / company training as requested and provides positive contributions to interdepartmental discussions.

Achieve productivity goals and expectations as identified by the Company.

Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity - identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Complies with HIPAA & PHI guidelines and always protects confidentiality.

Offers to assist other staff and demonstrates flexibility in carrying shared team functions including special projects.

Must have the flexibility to travel to geographic locations for temporary assignments. Eligibility for travel stipends requires that the location of the assignment is more than 100 miles permanent residence or is far enough away from your permanent residence that requires you to secure lodging for an extended period of time. A travel therapist may not receive a travel stipend for a permanent assignment or in within the same geography region as their permanent home. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 12 months in a rolling 24-month period at one location based on IRS rules.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and/or Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Graduate of a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy with one (1) year of experience in rehabilitation in senior care communities or related setting is preferred.

Current licensure, in good standing, as a Physical Therapist in the state or be eligible for temporary license with supervision based on current state guidelines or be willing to become licensed in the state to which therapist will accept assignment. Additional license costs will not be covered by EmpowerMe Wellness.

Proven experience in providing rehabilitation services, preferably Senior Living and Skilled Nursing, with patients with diverse conditions.

Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills, with ability to tailor interventions to meet individual patient needs and goals.

Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and EHR/EMR systems.

Demonstrate proficiency of physical therapy modalities.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible.

Passion to achieve results through self-motivation, initiative, and proactive orientation with a sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things and to find / recommend solutions to problems.

Sense of professional curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find / recommend solutions to problems.

Driven to achieve and exceed goals and can motivate others to do the same.

Always conduct oneself in a professional manner with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution.

Must exhibit and promote a high level of professionalism, customer service, and friendliness in all interactions with employees, patients, and visitors throughout the organization.

Flexibility and willingness to travel between different locations within a geographically agreed upon distance as needed. Open to various assignment lengths including but not limited to week(s) or month(s) assignments.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in applicable Electronic Medical/Health Records systems and working

knowledge of Microsoft applications, such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

To perform this mission successfully, an individual should possess the physical ability to lift/move 50lbs, maintain a stationary position, move freely, operate equipment, ascend/descend freely, position self to reach equipment above or below normal standing height, and communicate with employees throughout the organization. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; stoop; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Compensation:

$44.00 - $70.00 per hour

Permanent