Physical Therapist (PT)

About the role

The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term physical disabilities to relieve pain, restore function, and promote healing by applying the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, ultrasound, massage, and other forms of treatment. Under a physician’s orders, the therapist performs duties within their scope of practice and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in Physical Therapy, or
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (no additional experience required with attainment of Master’s/Doctorate Degree)
• One year of clinical experience preferred
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy issued by the state where applicable

Responsibilities

• Review physicians’ referrals and patients’ conditions and medical records to determine, in consultation with the physician, the appropriate physical therapy treatment(s) required
• Evaluate, plan, and administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems to improve or restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability
• Provide treatment in accordance with the patient’s plan of care
• Test and measure patients’ muscle strength, motor development, range of motion, coordination, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency
• Maintain patient records, recording treatment, response, and progress in patient charts
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit
• Administer treatments for the specific needs of the patient, including:
  • Application of physical agents using equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines
  • Administration of massage and massage techniques
  • Application of traction equipment to relieve pain
• Conduct home assessments as needed to ensure patient is being discharged to an appropriate and safe environment
• Timely, accurately, and ethically complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations

Benefits

• 401K
• Annual performance evaluations
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Electronic documentation
• Employee appreciation events