Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) for Beckley, WV

ODYSSEY REHABILITATION•Beckley, WV

About The Position

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The role directs clients in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; supports learning skills and functions that promote independence and productivity; and directs activities to promote and maintain health. The Physical Therapist evaluates clients, establishes treatment goals, implements treatment plans, and documents services. The position collaborates with the rehabilitation team, supervises supportive personnel, contributes to client care meetings, and prioritizes compassionate service to residents and families.

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.
Certified by the American Physical Therapy Association under its requirements.
Able and willing to practice physical therapy in accordance with state guidelines.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients, develop treatment goals and methods, implement treatment plans, and complete related documentation and record keeping.
Apply therapeutic techniques addressing gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance, and orientation.
Design and fit adaptive devices, including splints, orthotics, and prosthetics, and train clients in their use.
Select physical agent modalities suited to each individual's needs, physical capacity, mobility activities, and diagnosis.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select therapeutic regimens suited to each client's needs and capabilities.
Instruct clients in skills and techniques for mobility activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
Adapt programs to individual client needs.
Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
Attend and contribute to client care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
Conduct training programs and participate in training 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 repair needs.
Provide high-quality, caring, and compassionate service that recognizes residents' and families' needs and rights.