IRP - Physical Therapist

About the role

Assists patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores patient physical functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Discusses evaluation, goals and treatment with both patient and family.
• Participates in Hospital-wide quality process improvement.
• Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required.
• Licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• This position requires Patient Care.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy preferred or Doctor of Physical Therapy.
• Licenses and Credentials: Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required; Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred.
• Experience: Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program 1-2 years preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Teaching others how to do something.
• Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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