Physical Therapist Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Problem/situational analysis.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information.
• Detail-oriented.
• Customer/client orientation.
• Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds.
• Must be able to use a variety of equipment including telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax and physical therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meets with patients to collect medical history, evaluate current physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs with the goal of maximizing function or reducing pain.
• Uses therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
• Periodically re-evaluates patient status and modifies care plan in response.
• Educates patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Always maintain patient safety.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays
• A range of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance and company-paid basic life insurance
• Performance-based bonuses
• Structured mentorship program for new grads