Physical Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, M.S. in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Physical Therapist License.
• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in physical therapy

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy assessment and evaluations, on a daily basis, on-going reassessment and administers physical therapy treatments to patients in conjunction with a licensed health care practitioner authorized to prescribe treatment.
• Implement, on a daily basis, treatment modalities which may include exercises, heat, light, ultrasound, water, electricity, massage, gait raining, balance training and other rehabilitation techniques.
• Provides, on a daily basis, for patient and family education, including but not limited to exercise programs and assistance in understanding and participation in physical therapy goal setting.
• Uses, on a daily basis, a multidisciplinary approach in executing patient treatment. Coordinates with Social Services/Discharge Planning, Nursing and Physicians to provide in patient's timely discharge and continuation of treatment upon hospital discharge.
• Direct, on a daily basis, departmental support personnel.
• Prepares, on a daily basis, schedules for inpatients and outpatients.
• Attends hospital and department inservice programs as required.
• Assists the Director in developing and implementation of a Quality Improvement Program in Physical Therapy.
• Performs educational inservices for both department and hospital staff.
• Attends continuing education programs outside the Hospital to maintain professional competence.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement benefits