Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Restores patient’s function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

• Provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.

• Determines physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.

• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan by administering manual exercises, giving massages, and using equipment as necessary.

• Evaluates and records patient’s progress, modifying treatment plans, and trying new treatments if required.

• Evaluates the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and observing patient’s progress; and recommending adjustments and modifications.

• Documents patient care services by charting in-patient and department records.

• Instructs patients in proper in-home exercises and therapies.

• Educates patients and their families about the recovery process and the challenges they will face.

• Works with PTA in order to continue POC

• Interdisciplinary communication with DON, RN, CNA, LVN, RNA, MD/PA and DOR.

Currently, because we are building a census you have a flexible schedule. You will be needed occasionally on the weekend (one day of the weekend).

Physical Therapists Qualifications/Skills:

•Communication skills

•Interpersonal skills

•Pleasant bedside manner

•Motivation skills

•Time management

•Complex problem-solving skills

•Persuasion skills

•Persistence

•Service-oriented

•Instructing and teaching skills

•Basic computer skills

Education and Experience Requirements:

• DPT preferred

• Current Licensed as a physical therapist

• Valid Basic life support (BLS) certification

• Physical therapy experience required

• Rehab Optima and Point Click Care experience preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time