Physical Therapist, PT - Full-time - The Samarkand
Company: Therapy Specialists
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At HealthPro Heritage we hire
people who share our vision, who work diligently and provide the
kind of care that will help change patient's lives for the better.
As an Associate, your dedication and commitment deserve respect and
recognition. If you're looking for a career and straightforward and
realistic 'care' expectations, maybe it's time to look at our
company. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents,
under orders from a physician, through the use of a variety of
therapeutic procedures designed to restore loss of muscle strength,
coordination and body alignment, to relieve pain and to improve
movement and function. The Physical Therapist participates as a
member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and
information within the area of Physical Therapy. Responsibilities
1. Review available resident information and evaluate the impact of
this information on the assessment and treatment process. 2.
Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the
resident, utilizing standardized procedures. Assessment of
home/vocational and equipment needs. 3. Develop and implement an
individualized treatment plan based on resident needs and
containing achievable functional goals. 4. Comply with evaluation,
treatment and documentation guidelines and consistently maintain
timely and accurate department records. 5. Instruct Assistants in
treatment procedures to be utilized and provide close supervision
while such staff members are working with residents. 6. Enter a
progress note in the resident record following each treatment
session. 7. Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the
treatment process. Physical Therapist 8. Document the course of
treatment in a clear concise discharge summary utilizing a
prescribed format. 9. Orient residents to program services and
treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform residents
of any potential risk during any procedures. 10. Work with nursing
staff, resident and families to maximize resident's use of
functional abilities. 11. Instruct residents and family/other
caregiver about exercise programs and therapeutic procedures to be
continued by the resident at home following treatment. 12. Assist
in the referral process when a resident requires additional
services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of
community resources. 13. Attend and participate in, or provide
information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident
progress, problems or needs. 14. Attend and participate in other
department/facility meetings, as required. 15. Access continuing
education opportunities appropriate to discipline and
responsibilities in order to maintain clinical competency. 16.
Participate in the quality improvement process. 17. Promote the
programs and services of Heritage Healthcare through formal and
informal interactions with the community. 18. Act in compliance
with Heritage Healthcare's regulatory and professional standards
and guidelines. 19. Provide input to the Rehab Manager on clinical
performance of assistants, as requested and appropriate. 20. Adhere
to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility
quality improvement and safety programs. 21. Perform other duties
as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents. 22.
Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocates therapy
resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and
outcomes related to discharge destination. 23. Demonstrate a
knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination,
and third party reimbursement guidelines. 24. Support the company's
commitment to Compassionate Care; projects a professional image to
foster confidence in the Rehab Program. 25. Perform duties in an
independent manner and recognizes situations where direct
supervision is needed; willingly helping others. 26. Maintain the
expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected
for your position at your particular facility/facilities.
Qualifications 1. Bachelor/Masters of Science degree in Physical
Therapy. 2. Current license in the state of practice. 3. Prefer
supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving the
same age/type of resident population served by this facility. 4.
Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in
identified areas of specialization. 5. Excellent oral and written
communication and interpersonal skills. 6. Demonstrated competency
in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used
in physical therapy. 7. Ability to assess resident needs and
develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care. 8. Knowledge of
accreditation standards and compliance requirements. 9. Ability to
complete the following activities safely, and at times, for
prolonged periods: • Standing: Maintaining an upright position on
the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time • Pushing:
Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the
purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force -
push or pull force up to 35 lbs. • Lifting: Raising an object from
a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from
position to position • Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force
independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance
of another person or a mechanical lift • Stooping: Bending the body
forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a
prolonged length of time. • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s)
in any direction away from the body • Balancing: Maintaining body
equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching
on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces
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