Licensed Physical Therapist, Per Diem
Apple Rehab•Westerly, RI
•Onsite
About The Position
Apple Rehab is a family-owned and operated provider of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. Its Better Life philosophy recognizes patients and staff as individuals and emphasizes the relationships between them. The Physical Therapist provides care to people affected by injuries or illness, evaluating their conditions and creating customized rehabilitation plans to restore or improve function and maximize quality of life. This position description outlines the general nature of the work; duties may vary based on facility size, and the listed responsibilities are not exhaustive.
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.
- Cognitive skills appropriate to the position.
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 appropriate treatment.
- Assess and document patients’ strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
- Develop written treatment programs based on patient evaluations and revise them as needed.
- Administer manual exercises and treatments involving physical agents, and provide traction when indicated.
- Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with exercises, functional activities, daily-living activities, and assistive or supportive devices.
- Evaluate treatment effects and adjust care to help patients achieve maximum function.
- Record treatments, responses, and progress in patient charts or computer systems.
- Teach patients and families treatment procedures to continue at home.
- Consult with physicians and other practitioners about patient information, treatment revisions, and coordination of care.
- Orient, instruct, and direct the work of assistants and aides.
- Complete required facility orientation and follow facility and OSHA safety procedures, the facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol, HIPAA requirements, and patients’ cultural and religious practices.
- Be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts.
- Perform other position-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
