Physical Therapist

InterMed, P.A. • Westbrook, ME

13d • $71,822 - $102,731

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients and reports to the lead therapist or manager of physical therapy. The role supervises physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers in direct patient care and related activities. The therapist develops and administers treatment plans, evaluates patient progress, documents care, and provides appropriate follow-up or referrals. The position also supports staff training, patient education resources, treatment-area organization, and patient safety and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrates effective written, verbal, non-verbal, or electronic communication.
• Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers.
• Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking.
• Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives.
• Identifies and proactively works to solve problems.
• Prioritizes work based on department demands and completes assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self and others, the department, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of clinical experience in an outpatient setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients by reviewing medical histories and measuring strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function.
• Plan and prepare treatment plans that describe the strategy, purpose, and anticipated outcome.
• Administer manual exercises, physical agents such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation, massage, and traction.
• Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit, consulting with physicians and other practitioners as needed.
• Teach patients to use assistive and adaptive devices and instruct them on at-home exercises.
• Complete evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and on time.
• Record treatment charges daily and complete charge tickets accurately and on time.
• Discharge patients when goals or projected outcomes are attained and provide appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Keep treatment areas clean, organized, and unobstructed, and clean equipment after treatment.
• Assist with training and orienting new staff.
• Help maintain and update patient education material files.
• Maintain adequate inventory and organize the treatment area.
• Treat patients with respect and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Attend continuing education courses and provide in-service education to PT and medical staff.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers in direct patient care and related activities.

What This Job Offers

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