Physical Therapist (PT) - Mobile Outpatient

About the role

Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat older adults in the most functional environment—their own home (private residence or independent-living facility). You will develop and deliver individualized therapy programs, collaborate with other disciplines, and educate patients and caregivers to promote independence, health, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, complete timely clinical and billing documentation, and attend work-related meetings.
• Participate in patient-care and staffing conferences; make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.
• Consult with the rehabilitation team to select and adapt therapeutic regimens based on each patient’s needs and capabilities.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, impairments, and functional goals; design and implement treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic techniques including:
  • Therapeutic exercise (aerobic conditioning, balance, coordination, agility, body mechanics, flexibility, gait, neuromotor development, relaxation, strength, power, endurance)
  • Functional training
  • Manual therapy
  • Airway clearance techniques
  • Integumentary repair and protection
  • Electrotherapeutic, physical-agent, and mechanical modalities
• Educate patients on chronic-disease management, falls assessment, and interventions to reduce fall risk.
• Perform home and community mobility assessments; recommend modifications for safe mobility.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and train patients in adaptive devices, orthotics, and prosthetics.
• Instruct patients in mobility skills and evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior.
• Perform routine re-examinations to modify or progress the treatment plan.
• Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans.
• Maintain and order supplies and equipment; ensure a safe environment by eliminating fire and safety hazards.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care that respects individual needs and rights.

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice or proof of license eligibility.
• One of the following:
  • Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; or
  • Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy–related field plus a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• Foreign Physical Therapy degree must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. degree in Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residences.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time team members; Dental and Vision for Part-Time.
• Generous paid time off for both Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates, starting day one.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa and Green Card sponsorship; Journey Travel Program for U.S.-wide work with full-time security.
• Relocation assistance.
• Exclusive discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, and eldercare.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program for earning rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional-development program.

Pay

USD $79,000.00 – USD $110,000.00 per year.