Physical Therapist- Clinical Resident
American Addiction Centers
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a 12-month residency program for a Physical Therapist focusing on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary rehabilitation. The resident will evaluate patients, develop and implement care plans, document patient progress, and educate patients and families. The role also involves directing and supervising support staff and students. The program is designed to enhance expertise in specialized areas of physical therapy within a fast-paced clinical environment.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)
- Ability to operate expertly the ultrasound equipment with specialized Cardiology software and a desktop computer is required.
- Advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology and pathology as related to cardiac circulation required
- Sitting, standing, and walking are required throughout the day.
- Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
- Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
- Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely.
- Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
- Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.
Nice To Haves
- Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs
- Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
- Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
- Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning.
- Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use.
- Directs and supervises activities of Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician, students, and volunteers and assists with orienting new and rotating staff.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
