Full-Time Physical Therapist

About the role

Provides Physical Therapy and related services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with the principles and practices of Physical Therapy Guidelines. Represents a commitment to quality of care in all interactions with patients, caregivers, and facility staff. Adheres to all state regulations regarding Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assures execution of doctor’s orders
• Provides Physical Therapy screening and evaluation to determine patients current physical status
• Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice
• Maintains appropriate patient schedule, as per established guidelines
• Participates in patient, family, and facility meetings, as appropriate
• Follows administrative policies and procedures including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety
• Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents
• Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families and rehabilitation staff
• Performs patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Valid Physical Therapy License to practice in appropriate state(s)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective leadership and customer relations skills
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems

Success Factors/Job Competencies

• Results Orientation
• Social Sensitivity
• Quality Outcomes
• Safe Working Environment
• Attendance and Punctuality

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to walk, stand, sit, lift equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, and hear.
• Employee must consistently lift and reposition patients.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee shares work space with other employees; therefore, the environment can become crowded and noisy.