Physical Therapist - FT Days Orthopedic Experience Required - PT

Physical Therapist - FT Days Orthopedic Experience Required - PT

Full-time Physical Therapist Must have Orthopedic Experience Clinic Hours Monday - Friday 6a - 7p (Must be able to close clinic twice weekly)

Position Summary: The licensed physical therapist reports directly to the clinic leader. They will practice in accordance with the mission, values, and objectives of LHMPTI. The physical therapist is responsibilities and obligations related to patient care, including providing hands on treatment and other related procedures to help patients reduce their pain, restore their level of function, and ultimately improve the quality of their life. The physical therapist will ensure all services are rendered in accordance with the State Practice Act of the state in which the services are being performed. In addition, the physical therapist will also help maintain the clinic and equipment, provide mentorship to fellow staff, students, and volunteers, as well as participate in marketing and other community engagement activities. He/she will ensure compliance with the executive vice president of compliance and clinical services.

Supervision Responsibilities: The licensed physical therapist will indirectly supervise any physical therapist assistants, patient care coordinators and students performing care for LHMPTI patients. The licensed physical therapist, however, does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Treat all employees and patients according to LHMPTI Mission Statement and Core Values. Establish internal and external relationships of mutual trust and respect. Build a trusting and everlasting relationship with each patient you encounter. Consult with patients and learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Assess the patient to provide a clinical diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. Design and implement a plan of care based on thorough assessment of the patient. Educate patients as to their condition and what they can do to assist in their recovery. Maintain accurate and timely record keeping. Provide hands-on techniques, modalities and therapeutic exercises as deemed necessary. Communicate effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes. Enhance professional growth and development by participating in educational programs. Ability to organize and prioritize workload. Detail oriented and able to multi-task Other duties as assigned from time to time. Enjoy being busy and productive while focused on patient care and staff development in a fast-paced environment. Work and think independently, recognizing that all efforts are intended to benefit the team. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and patient service environment. Values trust and honest communication as essential for creating and maintaining a positive work environment. Graduate of an APTA approved physical therapy curriculum with a Bachelor's degree and/or Masters/Doctorate. Maintain state licensure and comply with all state and federal requirements. Completes and maintains active CPR certification training. Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA. Desire to help others with compassion and empathy. Attention to detail, with accurate record keeping skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to motivate patients, keeping them engaged while showing a genuine concern. Must possess strong time management skills, being able to delegate and prioritize where appropriate. Flexible to work a schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ability to be flexible and accommodate to changing situations with ease. Be open to learning new tasks and approaching all assignments with an open mind. Projects self in a neat, professional, and courteous manner.

Physical Demands, Visual Demand, Physical Surroundings/Conditions: Possibility of heavy work requiring moving objects in excess of 100 lbs. Also including frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more. Constant standing and walking to perform the essential elements of the job. Subject to inside environmental conditions. The visual demand is a minimal standard requiring working with computers for documentation and other computer work.