Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists; reviews patients functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients, incorporating participation by significant others when appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients functional goals.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and care plans; maintains prescriptions and necessary signatures.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
• Physically demanding environment requiring full range of body motion including handling, lifting, and transferring of patients.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapy license valid in state of practice.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Ability and willingness to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance per state laws.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.