Licensed Physical Therapist
Apple Rehab Guilford•Guilford, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
Apple Rehab Guilford is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide physical therapy services at its 86-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Guilford, Connecticut. The therapist evaluates patients and develops customized rehabilitation and treatment plans to restore or improve function, relieve pain, prevent disability, and maximize quality of life. The role includes delivering prescribed treatments, assessing patient progress, documenting care, educating patients and families, coordinating with physicians and other practitioners, and directing assistants and aides. New graduates are welcome to apply.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
- Current physical therapist license in good standing with the state licensing board.
- Federal-, state-, and GHR-required credentials must be current and on file.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Fine motor skills and visual acuity.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
- Review physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical records to determine required treatment.
- Assess and record patients’ strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Prepare written treatment programs based on patient evaluations and revise them as needed.
- Administer manual exercises, massage, traction, and treatments involving physical agents and therapy equipment.
- Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with exercises, functional and daily-living activities, and assistive or supportive devices.
- Evaluate treatment effects and adjust treatments to achieve maximum results.
- Document treatments, patient responses, and progress in patient charts or a computer.
- Instruct patients and families in treatment procedures to continue at home.
- Communicate with physicians and other practitioners about patient information, treatment revisions, and coordination of care.
- Orient, instruct, and direct the work activities of assistants and aides.
- Uphold HIPAA regulations.
- Be punctual and dependable for assigned and confirmed shifts.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
