Physical Therapist

Sevita•Ashland, KY

46d

About The Position

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. Full-time with benefits Flex work hours (make your own schedule) OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company's mission. SUMMARY Provides medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, deconditioning, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
One year's experience preferred
State licensure in physical therapy.
Travel as needed
Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Evaluates program participants through appropriate evaluation procedures and develops written treatment programs for each participant.
Administers appropriate treatment programs and communicates program participant needs to appropriate staff.
Provides needed re-evaluation and programmatic changes as necessary.
Maintains timely and appropriate program participant/administrative and department documentation.
Ensures adherence to accreditation standards, licensure standards, professional code of ethics, and confidentiality.
Attends programmatic meetings on request for team reports, policy setting, exchange of information, etc.; attends other appropriate meetings/conferences as needed.
Attends clinical meetings to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant treatment programs.
Serves on rehabilitation treatment team(s).
Communicates with physicians, staff, professionals/paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources as needed to ensure effectiveness of physical therapy program.
Plans and implements in-service programs for staff and other groups as requested/assigned by supervisor.
Participates in orientation programs for new staff, program participants, and PT/PTA students.
Writes service summaries as requested by case manager/program director and maintains daily billing summaries and turns them into the appropriate staff.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.
Disciplines specific supervision of PTAs and Interns as required.