Full time PHYSICAL THERAPIST

About the role

PART TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST: RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs physical therapy services to patients, including the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication.
• Provides physical therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Northwoods Rehab Policies and Procedures.
• Counsels patients, families and other team members on the evaluation and interpretation of evaluation findings.
• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to facility safety standards, as well as complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
• Adheres to Northwoods Rehab procedures regarding documentation of physical therapy services.
• Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the patients care team and education to the Community.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisors, patients, family members and facility personnel and administration.
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.

Requirements

• Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
• Current state licensure or license eligible

Physical Requirements

Physical demand for this job is classified as “medium work” which includes:

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• Occasional push and pull of up to 25 pounds
• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Bending frequently
• Overhead reach infrequently
• Squatting occasionally
• Kneeling occasionally
• Standing rotation occasionally
• Gripping frequently
• Sitting occasionally
• Stair climbing occasionally
• Average work day is up to 8 hours

Job Relationships

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.

Benefits

Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified