Physical Therapist / PT

Job Description Job Description Overview Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program: Who we are looking for: An experienced PT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists What you will receive: Flexible Schedule Created by You Paid per hour (not just per visit) Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement Educational Programs Growth/Advancement Opportunities Responsibilities What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to: Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes Qualifications What you will need: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations A minimum of one year’s work experience as a physical therapist preferred Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions Ability to lift 50 pounds Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations