Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Location: Grafton, WV

Salary Range: $40-$50 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days a week with no weekend rotation.

Facility: Small facility with 69 beds, specializing in short-term rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' physical abilities and develop individualized treatment plans

- Provide hands-on therapy and exercises to improve strength, mobility, and range of motion

- Educate patients and their families on proper techniques for exercises and activities to promote recovery

- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and effective care for patients

- Stay current with advancements in physical therapy techniques and treatments

- Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation

- Adhere to all ethical and legal standards of practice

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

- Current state license to practice as a Physical Therapist

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical setting, preferably in short-term rehabilitation

- Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, techniques, and modalities

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care

- Basic computer skills and experience with electronic medical records