Physical Therapist

Powerback Physical Therapist

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive.

With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

The Physical Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients. They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. They direct activities to promote and maintain health. This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.

Responsibilities include supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work related meetings. The Physical Therapist makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient. They consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs of the individual patient. They adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient. They promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards. They order supplies and equipment as necessary. They clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment as necessary. They put patient service first: ensure that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. They screen, examine and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interpret examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. They develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implement the physical therapy treatment plan, and complete all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as: therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance techniques, integumentary repair and protection, use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities, health and wellness, education on chronic disease management, falls assessment and interventions to reduce fall risk, case management in the home and community, designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices included orthotics and prosthetics. They select appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest. They instruct patient in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential. They perform routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment. They incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans for patients. They perform home and community mobility assessments and provide recommendations for safe mobility in the home and community space. They perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications include a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility; a Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or a Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience. The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy. A valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence is required.

Posted Salary Range USD $50.00 - USD $63.00 /Hr. Bonus USD $5,000.00