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Summit Therapy - A Division of Peak Resources Inc., is an in-house therapy team which is staffed and specialized in treating geriatric health. We utilize comprehensive programming designed to impact both long and short term improvements.


Our therapist are trained to provide a wide range of rehabilitation services to your loved ones.

You can read more on our therapy descriptions using the links in the Article Index - a Table of Contents - at the top right or by clicking on the "Next" link below.

 

Programs we provide:

  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Neurological Interventions
  • Orthopedic Programs
  • Fracture and Joint Replacement
  • Functional Mobility Programs
  • Contracture Management
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation
  • Functional Positioning Programs
  • Feeding / Dining Interventions
  • Pain Management
  • Swallowing Programs
  • Dementia Programs
  • Communication Therapy
  • Home Preparation
  • Activities of Daily Living Interventions
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PT Physical Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Routine, restorative, and maintenance procedures for patients are taught by the Physical Therapist to other facility staff on an ongoing and as needed basis.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Reports to the Therapy Manager.
  2. Supervises PTAs, Rehab Techs, and trains Rehab Techs.
  3. Coordinates patient care with members of other departments and other staff within the Rehab Services Department.

DUTIES

  1. Supervise the day-to-day functions of the PTA and Rehab Techs.
  2. Evaluate residents within 48 hours of physician referral.
  3. Develops effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician.
  4. Treats residents according to the physician treatment plan.
  5. Document treatments given and enters subjective information in the medical record.
  6. Communicates with physician, supervisor, and other team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
  7. Ensures that all treatment minutes are completed as assigned and reports to the Therapy Manager any minutes missed on the day it occurs.
  8. Participates in resident care conferences and meetings as appropriate.
  9. Conducts inservice training meetings for other staff in the facility.
  10. Records evaluations, treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the medical record per facility policy.
  11. Record information into the patient services logs per facility policy.
  12. Instructs residents’ families and/or nursing staff in maintenance, routine or restorative programs.
  13. Participates in discharge planning.
  14. Assists in obtaining durable medical equipment for residents as needed.
  15. Reports any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in proper working order.
  16. Acts as clinical preceptor for affiliating PT and PTA students.
  17. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment area.
  18. Complies with state PT practice act.
  19. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Must be a graduate of an approved PT program.
  2. Must hold a current unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state.
  3. Long Term care facility experience desired.
  4. Must have the ability to provide personnel supervision and teaching and to communicate with them in effective manner.
  5. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works throughout the Rehab area (i.e., therapy room, hallways, resident rooms, etc.). Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. May work beyond normal working hours when necessary. Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.


OT Occupational Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Routine, restorative, and maintenance procedures for patients are taught by the Occupational Therapist to other facility staff on an ongoing and as needed basis.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Reports to the Therapy Manager.
  2. Supervises OTA’s, Rehab Techs, and trains Rehab Techs.
  3. Coordinates patient care with members of other departments and other staff within the Rehab Services Department.

DUTIES

  1. Supervises the day-to-day functions of the COTA and Rehab Techs.
  2. Evaluate residents within 48 hours of physician referral.
  3. Develops effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician.
  4. Treats residents according to the physician treatment plan.
  5. Documents treatments given and enters subjective information in the medical record.
  6. Communicates with physician, supervisor, and other team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
  7. Ensures that all treatment minutes are completed as assigned and reports to the Therapy Manager any minutes missed on the day it occurs.
  8. Participates in resident care conferences, and meetings as appropriate.
  9. Conducts inservice training meetings for other staff in the facility.
  10. Records evaluations, treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the medical record per facility policy.
  11. Record information into the patient services logs per facility policy.
  12. Instructs residents’ families and/or nursing staff in maintenance, routine or restorative programs.
  13. Participates in discharge planning.
  14. Assists in obtaining durable medical equipment for residents as needed.
  15. Reports any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in proper working order.
  16. Acts as clinical preceptor for affiliating OT and OTA students.
  17. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment area.
  18. Complies with state OT practice act.
  19. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Must be a graduate of an approved OT program.
  2. Must hold a current unrestricted license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state.
  3. Long Term care facility experience desired.
  4. Must have the ability to provide personnel supervision and teaching and to communicate with them in an effective manner.
  5. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works throughout the Rehab area (i.e., therapy room, hallways, resident rooms, etc.). Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. May work beyond normal working hours when necessary. Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.


SLP Speech Language Pathologist

JOB SUMMARY

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Routine, restorative, and maintenance procedures for patients are taught by the Speech Language Pathologist to other facility staff on an ongoing and as needed basis.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Reports to the Therapy Manager.
  2. Supervises Rehab Techs, and trains Rehab Techs.
  3. Coordinates patient care with members of other departments and other staff within the Rehab Services Department.

DUTIES

  1. Supervise the day-to-day functions of the Rehab Techs.
  2. Evaluate residents within 48 hours of physician referral.
  3. Develops effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician.
  4. Treats residents according to the physician treatment plan.
  5. Documents treatments given and enters subjective information in the medical record.
  6. Communicates with physician, supervisor, and other team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
  7. Ensures that all treatment minutes are completed as assigned and reports to the Therapy Manager any minutes missed on the day it occurs.
  8. Participates in resident care conferences and meetings as appropriate.
  9. Conducts inservice training meetings for other staff in the facility.
  10. Records evaluations, treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the medical record per facility policy.
  11. Record information into the patient services logs per facility policy.
  12. Instructs residents’ families and/or nursing staff in maintenance, routine or restorative programs.
  13. Participates in discharge planning.
  14. Assists in obtaining durable medical equipment for residents as needed.
  15. Reports any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in proper working order.
  16. Acts as clinical preceptor for affiliating Speech Therapy students.
  17. Assists in the maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment area.
  18. Complies with state SLP practice act.
  19. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Must be a graduate of an approved Masters level program of Speech, Hearing Science and Language development.
  2. Must hold a current unrestricted license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state.
  3. Must have a Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
  4. Long Term care facility experience desired.
  5. Must have the ability to provide personnel supervision and teaching and to communicate with them in effective manner.
  6. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works throughout the Rehab area (i.e., therapy room, hallways, resident rooms, etc.). Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. May work beyond normal working hours when necessary. Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

PTA Physical Therapist Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in patient related activities and direct patient care.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Reports to the Physical Therapist and Therapy Manager.
  2. Supervises the patient care activities of the Rehab Tech.
  3. Coordinates patient care with members of other departments and other staff within the Rehab Services Department

DUTIES

  1. Performs treatments as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  2. Supervises the direct patient care activities of the Rehab Tech.
  3. Documents treatments given and enters subjective information in the medical record.
  4. Communicates with supervisor, and other team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
  5. Ensures that all treatment minutes are completed as assigned and reports to the Therapy Manager any minutes missed on the day it occurs.
  6. Participates in resident care conferences and meetings as appropriate.
  7. Participates in inservice training programs for other staff in the facility.
  8. Records treatment units/minutes per facility policy.
  9. Instructs residents’ families and/or nursing staff in maintenance, routine or restorative programs.
  10. Reports any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in proper working order.
  11. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment area.
  12. Complies with state PTA practice act.
  13. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Must be a graduate of an approved PTA program.
  2. Must hold a current unrestricted license to practice as a PTA in the state.
  3. Long Term care facility experience desired.
  4. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works throughout the Rehab area (i.e., therapy room, hallways, resident rooms, etc.). Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. May work beyond normal working hours when necessary. Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

OTA Occupational Therapy Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist in patient related activities and direct patient care.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Reports to the Occupational Therapist and Therapy Manager.
  2. Supervises the direct patient care activities of the Rehab Tech.
  3. Coordinates patient care with members of other departments and other staff within the Rehab Services Department.

DUTIES

  1. Performs treatments as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
  2. Supervises the direct patient care activities of the Rehab Tech.
  3. Documents treatments given and enters subjective information in the medical record.
  4. Communicates with supervisor, and other team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
  5. Ensures that all treatment minutes are completed as assigned and reports to the Therapy Manager any minutes missed on the day it occurs.
  6. Participates in resident care conferences, and meetings as appropriate.
  7. Participates in inservice training programs for other staff in the facility.
  8. Records treatment units/minutes per facility policy.
  9. Instructs residents’ families and/or nursing staff in maintenance, routine or restorative programs.
  10. Reports any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in proper working order.
  11. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment area.
  12. Complies with state OT/OTA practice act.
  13. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Must be a graduate of an approved OTA program.
  2. Must hold a current unrestricted license to practice as an OTA in the state.
  3. Long Term care facility experience desired.
  4. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works throughout the Rehab area (i.e., therapy room, hallways, resident rooms, etc.). Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. May work beyond normal working hours when necessary. Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.


RT Rehab Tech

JOB SUMMARY

The Rehab Tech assists the rehab with non-patient related activities and direct patient care, both rehab and restorative.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Reports to the PT, OT, SLP and Therapy Manager for clinical, patient care and maintenance responsibilities.
  2. Coordinates patient care with members of other departments and other staff within the Rehab Services Department.

DUTIES

  1. Transports patients to and from treatment areas as scheduled.
  2. Prepares patients for treatment.
  3. Assists with treatments as directed by a therapist.
  4. Participates in department and facility meetings as appropriate.
  5. Participates in inservice training programs for other staff in the facility.
  6. Reports any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in proper working order.
  7. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the treatment area.
  8. Maintains an inventory of rehab equipment and supplies.
  9. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Completion of on the job orientation/training as a rehab/tech.
  2. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works throughout the Rehab area (i.e., therapy room, hallways, resident rooms, etc.). Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. May work beyond normal working hours when necessary. Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.