Physical Therapy Orthopedic Resident

About the role

A Physical Therapy Resident (PTR) is a postgraduate trainee responsible for providing patient care, participating in educational activities, and supervising staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Implement and modify treatment plans based on current theories, documenting and billing accordingly.
• Perform patient evaluations, goal setting, and discharge planning, sharing findings with relevant parties.
• Create a positive learning environment for observers, students, and staff, ensuring educational objectives are met.
• Maintain departmental productivity standards and proactively serve patients' immediate needs.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Enrollment in a PT Doctorate program.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent required at hire.

Additional Requirements

• Clinical hours in patient treatment, mentoring sessions, didactic education, and supervision of rehabilitation technicians, volunteers, and students.
• Experience with varied patient caseloads across different settings and ages.