Senior Living Lead Therapist

We are hiring for Lead Physical Therapist to join our team in Senior Living.

At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.

As a Lead Physical Therapist, you can expect:

the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships

continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities

independence and autonomy

career growth possibilities

Documents all Outpatient and HH visit types per company standards.

Timely initiation of care for Outpatient and HH SOC.

Schedules patient at appropriate time for therapy.

Identifies patient and family education needs.

Collaborates with the team to establish interdisciplinary team goals.

Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, reports broken or faulty equipment.

Follows medical regimen developed for the patient. Is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR,

Cardiac, Wound, etc.).

Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath,

cryotherapy, etc.

Utilizes treatment approaches according to established PT protocols and policies.

Utilizes alternatives or other innovative approaches as needed.

Processes and secures physician orders.

Aware of financial situation and plans care appropriately; ensures that patient is aware of home/work place

accessibility; ensures patient awareness of needed equipment, and makes plans to secure it; designs a home

exercise program to address all pre-existing problems; makes all appropriate referrals at D/C.

Serves as a member of the Performance Improvement team

Actively participates in Department Team meetings.

Conducts in services for other staff members as needed or identified.

Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as needed

Participates in student supervision as indicated.

Assists in the interview process for new therapy department employees as needed.

Ensures all therapists perform treatments and documentation that meet all company standards.

Attends Team Conference weekly and functions as an active participant of the ID team.

Proficient in Wound care as allowed by state practice acts.

Must be a currently licensed Physical Therapist.

CPR certification

Current Physical Therapy License in state of practice

Membership or certification in national association (as applicable)

Must be willing to accept management duties as assigned

Full Time