Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN

Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN Heritage Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation - Lubbock, TX Heritage Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitationis looking for a PRN Physical Therapist(PT).Come join the Best and The Brightest where you can care your very best! AtHeritage Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation, we believe our residents deserve a great life. Our commitment is to provide love, attention, and optimal care one resident at a time. We realize consistently fulfilling this commitment depends on the success of caring professionals like you, who build their careers with us. Together, we are setting the standard in the delivery of rehabilitation, quality post-acute services and long-term care. Now more than ever, your skills and dedication can make a difference for those who need it most.Come make a difference with us! JOBSUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager,The Physical therapist (PT) evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term physical disabilities to relieve pain, restore function and promote healing by applying the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, ultrasound, massaged and other forms of treatment. Under a physician’s orders, the therapist performs his or her duties within their scope of practice and federal guidelines. Federal guidelines and state practice acts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under a physician’s orders, screens, and evaluates resident/ patient and develops appropriate care plan. Instructs residents, families, and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes and splints. Maintains patient records in an accurate and timely manner. Devises special tools and treatments for the specific needs of patients. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science, Master of Science or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Current license in Physical Therapy (if required by state law). State approved certification to provide advanced level treatments where applicable. REQUIREMENTS: Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper useanddisclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors andensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to theconfidentialityof residents' protected health information. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT: Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state or local laws.