Physical Therapist Part Time

Open Arms Care Corporation•Memphis, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that truly makes a difference—helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best lives today! Provide Physical Therapy Services by evaluating individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities who also may be medically fragile. Position provides age specific direct treatment according to the home’s specific population served. The physical Therapist will help clients maintain physical function and mobility.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited academic program in Physical Therapy with Doctorate Level Degree. Those without a Doctorate Level Degree who have been grandfathered as a Physical Therapist will be considered.
Must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination
Current Licensure from the TN Board of Physical Therapy
Basic knowledge of state, federal and ICF/IID laws and regulations
Must have valid driver’s license
CPR certification required within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Complete initial admission and annual assessments as assigned as well as assessments / screenings for changes in client’s Physical Therapy Supports for acute changes.
Establish and implement effective treatment plans with functional treatment goals.
Assessing clients to determine if there is a movement dysfunction and develop a treatment plan to address the dysfunction
Provide staff education and activity programs
Assisting with the construction, evaluation and use of appropriate orthotic devices, wheelchairs, gait supports, etc. and educating all levels of staff on the use of physical therapy related adaptive/positioning equipment
Observe, evaluate and document the results of treatment interventions and modify treatment plans accordingly.
Work with other Open Arms Care (OAC) locations as needed
Advise the client and OAC personnel concerning in-home treatment option and exercises
Participate as a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Team, working together with the team to assist clients with both acute and chronic conditions
Will perform other duties as assigned