Acute Care Physical Therapy Resident

This job serves as a full‑time post‑graduate physical therapy resident. The position plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based upon evaluation, assessment and medical referral; maintains patient care records; evaluates the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes. Receives training based on a didactic curriculum, clinical education, skills, professional collaboration, athletic venue coverage, and community outreach. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. Preferred: Doctorate of physical therapy. Work Experience Required: None. Certifications Required: Current physical therapy license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Critical thinking skills and ability to organize, synthesize, integrate and apply sound clinical rationale for patient management. Ability to examine, evaluate, and diagnose patient, as well as establish and document a plan of care that is cost effective and value‑based. Strong knowledge of the human movement system. Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Job Duties Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and treatment. Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures. Participates in the education and training of physical therapy students. Conducts research, collects data, writes professional papers, participates in special projects, and pursues continuing education. Participates in program development and enhancement for special departmental programs and in‑service projects. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as required. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. Mechanical lifting devices (e.g., carts, dollies) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, squat, crawl and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co