Full Time Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview
We are looking add another Physical Therapist to our growing clinic. We are looking for someone with experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups and who is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care.

The person hired for the Physical Therapist position would partner with new and ongoing patients in our facility to create a Plan of Treatment consisting of the appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective and safe recovery. They will be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate. They will also need to be able to work and coordinate PTA's, techs and other professional staff. The right candidate is a patient, compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery.

Responsibilities for Physical Therapist

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
• Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short- and long-term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
• Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
• Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, etc.
• Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Qualifications for Physical Therapist

• Proven record of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively.
• Experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques not limited to hands on manual therapy, applying physical agents, initiating traction, and ultrasound machines.
• Experience assisting and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Knowledge of responsible use of facility equipment, best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Experience with recommending assistive equipment to patients and outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries.
• The ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way.

• BS or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Current Physical Therapy license for state of operation.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person