Physical Therapist

Job Description

Full-time physical therapist position at the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT). We are looking for a motivated physical therapist to join our outpatient rehabilitation team and provide patient-centered and evidence-based care to our orthopedic patient population. Opportunities available for professional development and involvement in our sports medicine research.

Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, and / or diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means in accordance with the written and signed prescription and / or referral of a state licensed physician or authorized practitioner. Maintains complete medical records for each patient.

Job Responsibility

• Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner.
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness.
• Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals.
• Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and / or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed.
• Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary.
• Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.
• Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities.
• Attends family meetings / conferences and interacts with members of the inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and management of assigned patients.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $79,880-$136,340 / year

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