Physical Therapist

Copious Staffing Solution • Lewiston, ME

27d

About The Position

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available 3 Physical Therapists Needed for: 3 days outpatient, 1 day inpatient (with being on weekend rotation which would be 1x/month) OR they can be 4 days outpatient with being on weekend rotation 1x/month Outpatient only with covering/supervising PTA for pediatrics (about 15% of caseload) and the rest outpatient adults Full-time new ARU (acute rehab unit) Under the general direction of and upon physician referral; to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients, develop treatment goals, plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of physical therapy treatment procedures. The Physical Therapist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department. The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status.

Requirements

• Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Idaho
• Current BLS

Nice To Haves

• A Master's Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Based upon the treatment diagnosis of the patient, OBJECTIVELY and QUANTIFIABLY assess a baseline level of physical function for each patient referred.
• Such evaluations should include baseline assessment of pertinent medical and onset history, cognitive function, sensory-perceptual-motor function, functional mobility, and pain control.
• This baseline information should be sufficient to adequately form the basis of treatment outcome goals.
• Based upon the initial assessment of the patient, identify functional needs and establish appropriate treatment outcome goals.
• Such goals will be established as an expected outcome of the patient's treatment plan, will be expressed in measurable terms, and will be realistic and appropriate to the patient's condition.
• Based upon the treatment outcome goals established for the patient, plan and implement treatment programs designed to achieve or significantly progress toward achievement of outcome goals.
• Treatment programs will be dynamic relative to the clinical response of the patient and will achieve a level of consistency and continuity that will enhance the patient's clinical response.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time