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. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Students.

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
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment
• 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
• Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families and rehabilitation staff
• Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents
• Participates in continuous quality improvement
• 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
• Able to walk, bend, stand, and reach consistently during a work day/shift

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Physical Demands and Work Environment

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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