Physical Therapist / PRN

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program. This program moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is specifically designed to significantly help people who have experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA due to accident or illness, to regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, achieving industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. The company is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist who is enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, including at home, school, work, or in the community. The ideal candidate is prepared to treat clients beyond a staged environment, integrating therapy into real-life experiences such as cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace. This role is suited for someone who thrives in an autonomous setting and values being part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists.

Requirements

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing
Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year’s work experience as a physical therapist

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes