Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat orthopedic and sports-related patients
• Treat other physical therapy patients as needed
• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition
• Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care involving the patient/family
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques
• Supervise activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or certificate Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• Experience in a clinical area
• Dry needling background
• 1-2 years of inpatient and Acute Care experience

Qualifications

• New graduates are welcome to apply, with preference given to candidates who have prior experience working with athletes
• Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor's Degree or certificate Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling.
• Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
• Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.
• Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors.
• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
• Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $33.46 Maximum hourly: $51.03