Physical Therapist / PT,FT or PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Sign On bonus of $5000.00 for Full Time

Join our team at Georgetown Nursing and move your career in the right direction! Stay for the teams you will love, a shared purpose and schedule flexibility. You will feel valued, motivated to be your best, recognized for your contributions to exceptional resident outcomes.

Make a difference in a life.

We are invested in your success.

Comprehensive total benefits, daily pay and PTO earned from day one.

You owe it to yourself to come check us out.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, FSA, Disability, Supplemental and 401K.

PTO: PTO is earned for day one of employment.

Your position:

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates, plans and administers treatment to patients with problems related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements for muscle strength, coordination, range of motion, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Provides direct resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care.
• Instructs patients, families, and caregivers in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and other devices.
• Maintains patient records.
• Devises special tools and treatment for the specific needs of patients.
• Conducts home assessments as appropriate to ensure discharge of residents to a safe environment.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy issued by State's Board of Allied Health Professionals.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use

and disclosure of resident's protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance

with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and

toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the

position.

Standing - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Walking - Frequently

Use Hands/Fingers to handle or feel - Frequently

Climbing or Balance - Occasionally

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl - Occasionally

Talk/Hear - Frequently

See - Frequently

Taste/Smell - Occasionally

Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - Frequently

Carry Weight/Lift - Occasionally