Hiring Physical Therapists - PT

About the role

SageWest Health Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients throughout their recovery journey.

At SageWest, our rehabilitation professionals play a critical role in helping patients regain strength, mobility, independence, and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and developing individualized treatment plans
• Providing physical therapy interventions appropriate to patient needs and goals
• Educating patients and families on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and restorative therapies
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, therapy aides, students, and support personnel
• Assessing and modifying treatment plans based on patient progress
• Evaluating and fitting prosthetic and orthotic devices as appropriate
• Establishing treatment goals and monitoring outcomes
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy, required
• Must have a current State Physical Therapy License
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer
• Able to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage
• Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates proficient time management skills
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially regarding activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Additional languages preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities