Physical Therapist

SUMMARY: As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for helping patients with injuries and chronic health conditions regain their range of motion, manage their pain, and improve their quality of life. At CASA, we pride ourselves in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review patients’ medical history and asses their condition and needs Evaluate patients' ability to do certain tasks Confer with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other members of a patient's care team Develop a treatment plan for patients with specific goals and tasks that will help them meet those goals Guide patients to perform tasks to meet their goals Demonstrate exercises that can help patients better perform everyday tasks and relieve pain Evaluate a patient’s home or workplace and identify potential improvements based on their needs Educate a patient’s family about how to help care for and accommodate them Recommend and teach patients how to use adaptive equipment that will help them with daily living, such as wheelchairs and eating aids Assess patients' progress against goals and prepare reports for healthcare providers and insurance agencies QUALIFICATIONS: An active Indiana professional license for Occupational Therapy Compassionate and Patient Strong interpersonal skills, especially when it comes to delivering sensitive information to patients and/or families. Ability to think critically under pressure. Possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Be able to make independent decisions concerning above job duties. Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family member, visitors, government agencies/personnel, vendors, and the general public. Be knowledgeable of admissions, nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Schedule needs: Casual PRN status #J-18808-Ljbffr Casa Consulting, LLC.