Physical Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional status and physical therapy needs, and assist the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Provide services within the scope of practice defined by state law, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other members of the healthcare team.
• Observe and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instruct and inform healthcare team members, patients, and families or caregivers about the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visit patients according to the Plan of Treatment, complete a progress note for each visit, and submit progress notes according to LHC policy.
• Complete patient evaluations and develop the PT plan of care within state-specific guidelines.
• Report evaluation outcomes, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care.
• Function in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Development opportunities for other roles.