Full Time Physical Therapist, Neuro
About The Position
The Physical Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients with physical impairments and functional limitations to maximize their functional abilities. The role involves designing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s goals and needs, and educating patients and their families about preventing or managing conditions to promote health and wellness. New graduates are welcome, and mentorship is available. The Physical Therapist provides skilled, patient-centered care; monitors and documents progress and outcomes; collaborates with patients, families, and other health care providers; and supports department programs, quality improvement, and professional development. The role may include supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and observers, as assigned.
Requirements
- Doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapy program, or a physical therapy certificate.
- Successful completion of required affiliations.
- CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including sitting for up to 90 minutes, standing for 30–45 minutes consecutively, manipulating equipment dials, occasional bending and reaching, lifting and pushing or pulling patients weighing up to 50 pounds, and required tactile, hearing, and vision capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome.
- Mentorship is available.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive initial evaluations to identify functional deficits and develop treatment plans.
- Provide skilled interventions tailored to patients’ needs and preferences using appropriate techniques, modalities, and equipment.
- Collaborate with patients to establish short- and long-term goals.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and health care providers while ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
- Manage patients’ functional limitations through direct or indirect treatment, or referral to another provider as appropriate.
- Establish and update diagnoses, prognoses, and plans of care using available evidence and clinical reasoning.
- Review and document patient medical history, evaluation findings, treatment plans, responses to treatment, and changes in patient status.
- Educate patients and family members about prognosis and care options.
- Assist in developing and implementing department programs.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and professional development.
- Monitor and document patient progress, outcomes, and satisfaction with services.
- Share clinical knowledge and techniques to improve patient care.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, PT and PTA students, and observers as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with information-release requirements, organizational policies, safety procedures, and professional ethical, legal, and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrate service excellence, performance improvement, and financial responsibility in daily work.
- Comply with attendance and dress-code policies and demonstrate age-appropriate assessment, treatment, and communication competency.
- Attend designated or requested meetings, including multidisciplinary meetings as applicable.
- Accurately bill patient accounts for services rendered.
- Provide in-services to department staff and others and participate in quality-improvement data collection and planning.
- Clean and order supplies as assigned and perform other related duties, such as peer record review.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
