Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (PT)

Responsibilities:

Provides patient/client care and assessment in accordance with established practice standards and facility/departmental policies.

Provides care per physician's orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.

Takes measurements of patient/client status, within the limits of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in providing care and to assist in assessing the effectiveness of care.

Maintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating therapist, to promote maximum benefits from therapy. Summarizes patient performance according to established goals.

Implements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs of the patient/client, family, caregiver or significant other as they arise and in collaboration with the evaluating therapist provides education to meet those needs.

Follows plan for discharge and discusses with evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns which may arise. Assists therapist in goal reassessment and discharge planning.

Communicates/collaborates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct application of clinical techniques, procedures and programs for clinical setting and patient/client populations served.

Displays appropriate technical knowledge and application of available modalities and other equipment.

Shift: Full-time, Part-time and PRN

Qualifications:

Must have an active Physical Therapist certification

Benefits:

Paid time off

Flexible hour options

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

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