Physical Therapist

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY • Laurel, DE

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist develops and implements physical therapy programs to restore function and improve physical movement. The role coordinates care across an interdisciplinary team and oversees physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals. The position is casual part-time and is located in Laurel, Delaware.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Competency in physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem and situational analysis skills.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information.
• Detail-oriented.
• Customer/client orientation.
• Able to perform varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, and reaching.
• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and lift 100 pounds.
• Able to use a variety of equipment, including a telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax, and physical therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to collect medical histories, evaluate current physical abilities, and develop rehabilitation treatment programs intended to maximize function or reduce pain.
• Use therapeutic procedures, exercise, and equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinate care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers and oversee physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
• Periodically reevaluate patient status and modify care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and patient safety.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
• Establish, follow, and enforce standards and procedures, comply with legal regulations, and help maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed