Physical Therapist

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY•Laurel, DE

About The Position

The Physical Therapist develops and implements physical therapy programs intended to restore function and improve physical movement. The role coordinates care across an interdisciplinary team and oversees physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, trainers, and other allied health professionals. This is a casual part-time position located in Laurel, Delaware. The position requires graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy, a physical therapy license, current CPR certification, and competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment. The role also requires interpersonal, communication, teamwork, analytical, information-seeking, detail-oriented, and customer-service skills. Physical demands include varied activities such as sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, and reaching; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and lifting 100 pounds. The position uses a telephone, writing instruments, a PC, fax, and physical therapy equipment. Phoenix Physical Therapy states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants and employees are treated without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
Physical therapy license.
Current CPR certification.
Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Problem and situational analysis skills.
Ability to identify and seek needed information.
Detail-oriented.
Customer/client orientation.
Ability to perform varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, and reaching.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and lift 100 pounds.
Ability to use a telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax, and physical therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

Meet with patients to collect medical histories, evaluate current physical abilities, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs to maximize function or reduce pain.
Use therapeutic procedures, exercise, and equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
Coordinate care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers.
Oversee physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, trainers, and other allied health professionals.
Periodically reevaluate patient status and modify care plans as needed.
Educate patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
Maintain patient confidentiality and patient safety.
Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.