Physical Therapist Vestibular and Orthopedic

Provision Healthcare • Knoxville, TN

365d • $75,000

About The Position

Provision Physical Therapy is seeking a dedicated Vestibular and Orthopedic Physical Therapist to join our dynamic team in the heart of Knoxville at our outpatient clinic. As a key member of our team, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our diverse community. From treating patients with vestibular disorders to providing orthopedic rehabilitation services, your expertise will play a vital role in helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Experience with vestibular rehabilitation evaluation and treatment is required.
• Evaluation and treatment of impairments related to balance, dizziness sensory disintegration, general orthopedic impairments required.
• Orthopedic and/or sports experience required.
• Ability and willingness to treat all patients with the utmost kindness and consideration.
• Friendly personality with the desire to work with the public.
• Communicate patient problems to medical staff.
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religious and economic status.
• Knowledge of computer software and programs.

Responsibilities

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Treating patients with vestibular problems and orthopedic pathology.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administers physical therapy treatments by giving massages; initiating traction; applying physical agents; vasopnuematic compression and cryotherapy.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Benefits

• Medical benefits starting on Day 1
• Accrual of 15 vacation days in the first year
• 5 sick days
• 401K matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees