Licensed Physical Therapist

Job Title

About the Role

Apple Rehab is a family-owned and operated company providing short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. We are a best-in-class provider committed to improving the quality of life for our patients and staff through our philosophy of Better Life.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum results.
• Administers massage.
• Administers traction to relieve pain.
• Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
• Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants and aides.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program.
• Current PT license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
• Minimum of one (1) year PT experience, in corresponding setting.
• Federal-, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file.
• Cognitive skills as related to the position.

Skills

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use fine motor skills.
• Visual acuity.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Pay

Competitive salary offered.

Schedule

Evening and weekend work may be required in order to fit patient schedules. The job is physically demanding. Physical Therapists are required to stand for long periods of time. They spend considerable time stooping, kneeling and crouching. PTs move heavy equipment. They assist with patient transfers and lifts or help them turn, stand or walk. So, to guard against back injury, they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients.