Doctor of Physical Therapy

Healthactions P A•Atmore, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthActions seeks a caring DPT to help render excellent care to our patients! If you are passionate about helping people feel better, move better and live better, this full-time job offers you some great opportunities. You will join an organization committed to delivering exceptional care in holistic approaches, whether you are experienced or a recent graduate. Enhance your skills through extensive initial hands-on paid training as well as ongoing mentoring in diverse assessment treatment methods. Earn a salary that is higher than the industry average, comprehensive benefits, including more PTO and paid holidays than our competitors offer. Starting salaries at $90,000.00. Showcase your potential to grow along with our organization, possibly into lead or management roles. Become part of a team of life-long learners committed to servant leadership and treating our patients like family. We are looking for Physical Therapists who are servant leaders and passionate about the profession. Therapists of all experience levels will be considered, and new graduates are encouraged to apply. We have opportunities for Physical Therapists at multiple locations across Alabama, so feel free to share this information on your network. Available positions include Managerial opportunities at several locations with specific training to ensure success!!

Requirements

Doctorate Physical Therapist Degree
Current Physical Therapist License
Yearly maintenance of required CEU’s
Clinical Skills
Customer/Client Focus
Quality Focus
Communication skills
Health Promotion
Persistence
Energetic
Flexibility
Teamwork Orientation
Time Management

Nice To Haves

Specific training can be obtained for pelvic health, Lymphatic drainage and other specialty care.

Responsibilities

Meet patient goals and provide quality care by assessing, planning, treating, and progressing patients through outcomes-driven PT.
Evaluate and interpret findings to create PT treatment plans (in consultation with physicians, by prescription, or through direct access).
Deliver treatment including manual therapy, active neuromuscular release, myofascial release, trigger point release, positional release, dry needling, manual exercise, nonmanual exercise, corrective exercise, taping, ambulatory and functional activities, daily-living activities, and instruction in assistive/supportive device use. Specific training can be obtained for pelvic health, Lymphatic drainage and other specialty care.
Administer PT treatments including massage, traction, physical agents, moist packs, ultrasound, and directing treatments provided by assistants/aides.
Track outcomes and adjust care by observing progress and recommending modifications, with specific tracking and measurement through use of PSFS and FOTO.
Support discharge planning and continuity of care through HEP design, patient and caregiver instruction, and equipment recommendations.
Document services accurately, maintain confidentiality, and comply with safety, infection-control, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain equipment readiness through preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
Continue professional growth through workshops, publications, networks, and professional societies.
Contribute to staff development through education and in-services as needed.
Carefully monitor clinic assistants and aides to ensure treatment quality is maintained as per the Plan of Care designed.