Physical Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's degree or doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Active, current Physical Therapist license that permits practice in the state of employment.
• Passed the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfilled applicable state requirements, such as a jurisprudence exam.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to educate patients about their conditions and treatments and communicate with their families.
• Compassion and a desire to help patients.
• Strong work ethic and a responsible approach to work.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and frequent lifting or moving more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Willingness to work occasional weekend shifts at designated sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Physical Therapist; new graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Interest in developing clinical skills through mentorship and working with an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals, patient conditions, and medical records to determine required physical therapy treatment.
• Assess and record patients’ strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Develop and document written treatment programs based on patient evaluations, and revise them as needed.
• Administer manual and therapeutic exercises to improve or maintain function, strength, range of motion, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in physical activities and in using assistive or supportive devices.
• Administer treatments using physical agents and modalities, including hot and cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, TNS, and dry needling.
• Evaluate treatment effects and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administer massage and traction to relieve pain.
• Document treatment, patient response, and progress in charts or computer systems.
• Instruct patients and families in home treatment procedures.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices, and recommend modifications to orthotists.
• Consult with physicians and other practitioners to obtain patient information, recommend treatment revisions, and coordinate care.
• Orient, instruct, and direct the work of assistants, technicians, and students.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Plan and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in research.
• Consult and practice with other professionals, including physicians, nurses, educators, social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus.
• Benefits package including a 401(k) with company match, vested from day one.
• $1,000 continuing education allotment.
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues.
• Wellness program reimbursing up to $30 per month toward gym membership and supporting participation in active community events.
• Clinical mentorship focused on developing clinical skills.
• Career development through the ITC Elevate Program, with a stated aim to promote from within.
• Referral program offering up to $8,000 for referring another team member.