Physical Therapist (PT)

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/client care and assessment in accordance with established practice standards and facility/departmental policies.
• Provides care per physician’s orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
• Takes measurements of patient/client status, within the limits of licensure and ability, to assist in assessing the effectiveness of care.
• Maintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating therapist to promote maximum benefits from therapy.
• Summarizes patient performance according to established goals.
• Implements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist; determines additional educational needs of the patient/client, family, caregiver, or significant other as they arise and, in collaboration with the evaluating therapist, provides education to meet those needs.
• Follows plan for discharge and discusses with evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns which may arise.
• Assists therapist in goal reassessment and discharge planning.
• Communicates and collaborates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct application of clinical techniques, procedures, and programs for clinical setting and patient/client populations served.
• Displays appropriate technical knowledge and application of available modalities and other equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Physical Therapist certification.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Flexible hour options
• Advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Fantastic corporate team

Contact: 816-237-8799