Clinic Director Physical Therapist PT
Company: EMPOWERME
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview Grow your career Here, you---ll find advanced training,
opportunities for promotion, and great benefits --- all while
making a real difference in the lives of seniors EmpowerMe Wellness
--- and our subsidiary companies ONR and EverSpring Pharmacy ---
are on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and all we serve
We provide fully integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic lab
testing, pharmacy services, and more at senior living communities
nationwide. Our compassionate, experienced team of nearly 3,000
clinicians and professionals focus on health and wellness solutions
in 36 states and counting. You can find out more about us at
empowerme.com (Please note: ONR clinics will be transitioning to
the EmpowerMe Wellness brand in 2023.) Responsibilities As a Clinic
Director you will be responsible for providing, under the direction
of an occupational therapist, 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. Perform appropriate assessment(s) and
reassessment(s) of patient's 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 evidence-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
patients, their family member(s), and care staff personnel
regarding progression, goal achievement, and discharge plans Assume
supervisory responsibility and accountability of PTA(s) and/or
physical therapy students in accordance with state and/or payer
guidelines, including communication and documentation Assess,
conduct appropriate intervention(s), and/or make recommendations to
physician regarding patient pain interfering with an optimal level
of function of participation in rehabilitation. Assist in training
and orientation of EmpowerMe Wellness and/or community staff, as
well as students, in relation to rehabilitation therapy 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 Provides input in formulating budget, assists in
evaluating department performance versus budget controls, and takes
appropriate action to remain within budget guidelines Maintain
professional expertise through continued education as necessitated
by licensure and as appropriate for the 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 the psychosocial,
cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and
their families Complies with HIPAA & PHI guidelines and protects
confidentiality at all times Offers to assist other staff and
demonstrates flexibility in carrying out shared team functions
including special projects Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Graduate of a bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree in Physical
Therapy with one (1) year of experience in rehabilitation in senior
care communities or related settings is preferred Current
licensure, in good standing, as a Physical Therapist in the state
or be eligible for a temporary license with supervision based on
current state guidelines Basic Life Support/CPR certification
Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and EHR/EMR systems Proven
ability to build and maintain a patient caseload, specifically
within a Med B setting Demonstrate proficiency in 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 have
the ability to motivate others to do the same Conduct oneself in a
professional manner at all times 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 TB required / CPR ---as
required by location--- What We Offer: -401 K -Full Benefits -PTO
-HSA and FSA -Life and Disability Insurance -EAP -Career
Advancement Opportunities and Cross Training Opportunities -Lowered
Productivity Expectations -Recognition Programs -FUN and much more
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.
Keywords: EMPOWERME, Oxnard , Clinic Director Physical Therapist PT, Healthcare , Oxnard, California
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