Physical Therapist

Sterling Therapy Providers•Franconia, NH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy programs at the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. The role directs residents’ participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, teaches skills and functions that promote independence and productivity, and directs activities to promote and maintain health. The Physical Therapist evaluates residents, develops treatment goals and plans, delivers appropriate therapy, and documents services. The role works with residents, families, and the rehabilitation team; supervises and trains supportive personnel; and helps maintain a safe, caring environment and the equipment needed for treatment.

Requirements

Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association, and certified by the American Physical Therapy Association under its requirements.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as required by the state.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents, develop treatment goals and methods, implement treatment plans, and complete related documentation and record keeping.
Apply therapeutic techniques involving gait, ambulation, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance, and orientation.
Design and fit adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train residents in their use.
Select physical agent modalities suited to each resident’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities, and diagnosis.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select therapeutic regimens consistent with residents’ needs and capabilities.
Instruct residents in skills and techniques for mobility activities, and evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitation potential.
Adapt programs to individual residents’ needs.
Promote a safe environment and help eliminate fire and safety hazards.
Attend and contribute to resident care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
Conduct training programs and train medical, nursing, and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
Clean and maintain equipment, and identify and report equipment needing repair.
Ensure residents and families receive high-quality, compassionate service that recognizes individual needs and rights.
Interact with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
Carry out other requested tasks, including situations requiring hands-on intervention or participation.