Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Part Time • $50-55/hr • Ask about our opportunity to get aquatic certified! Summary Provides medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, deconditioning, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Essential Job Functions Evaluates program participants through appropriate evaluation procedures and develops written treatment programs for each participant. Administers appropriate treatment programs and communicates program participant needs to appropriate staff; provides needed re‑evaluation and programmatic changes as necessary. Maintains timely and appropriate program participant/administrative and department documentation. Ensures adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality. Attends programmatic meetings on request for team reports, policy setting, exchange of information, etc.; attends other appropriate meetings/conferences as needed. Attends clinical meetings to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant treatment programs. Serves on rehabilitation treatment team(s). Communicates with physicians, staff, professionals/paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources as needed to ensure effectiveness of physical therapy program. Plans and implements in‑service programs for staff and other groups as requested/assigned by supervisor. Participates in orientation programs for new staff, program participants, and PT/PTA students. Writes service summaries as requested by case manager/program director and maintains daily billing summaries. Performs other related duties and activities as required. Supervisory Responsibilities Disciplines specific supervision of PTAs and interns as required. Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required By The Job Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy One year of experience preferred Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations State licensure in physical therapy. Aquatic certification preferred Other Requirements Travel as needed Physical Requirements Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Americans with Disabilities Act Statement External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita