Physical Therapist - DSL Executive Search Network/Platinum Staffing

Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

Executive Search Network/Platinum Staffing is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team at a highly rated Skilled Nursing Home in Lewiston/Auburn, Maine. As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical therapy services in accordance with current regulations and guidelines. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct physical therapy services and programs for residents
• Assess and care for patients with varying ages and needs
• Maintain accurate documentation, department records, and reports
• Ensure effective communication regarding PT programs
• Contribute to daily management of patient care and rehabilitation personnel
• Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency
• Operate and maintain equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner
• Contribute to philosophy of quality care and human dignity at the facility
• Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of resident care plans

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Maine
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Graduates accepted

Competency Statement(s):

• Assertiveness - ability to act in a self-confident manner
• Active Listening - ability to actively attend to comments and questions of others
• Detail Oriented - ability to pay attention to minute details
• Diversity Oriented - ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type
• Empathetic - ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others
• Interpersonal - ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
• Communication, Oral - ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word
• Honesty/Integrity - ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace
• Goal Oriented - ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result
• Accuracy - ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Analytical Skills - ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
• Coaching and Development - ability to provide guidance and feedback
• Communication, Written - ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
• Conceptual Thinking - ability to think in terms of abstract ideas
• Conflict Resolution - ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation
• Persuasive - ability to influence others to change position or adopt a specific point of view
• Motivation - ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal
• Negotiation Skills - ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
• Management Skills - ability to organize and direct oneself and supervise others
• Leadership - ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and make decisions
• Enthusiastic - ability to bring energy to the performance of a task
• Ethical - ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Energetic - ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
• Safety Awareness - ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
• Delegating Responsibility - ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel
• Problem Solving - ability to find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems
• Training - ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance
• Team Builder - ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal
• Strategic Planning - ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which long-range goals can be achieved

Work Environment:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Part-time full-time opportunities
• Great work environment

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary: $45 - $47 HOURLY