Therapy : Physical Therapist

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• Full-time Days

Summary

The Physical Therapist delivers Physical Therapy services to patients to provide goal-directed activities for the improvement of function. The Physical Therapist assists in coordinating programs designed to assist patient in obtaining the highest level of function possible. Therapist will evaluate, plan & implement the Treatment program. Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation needed to establish goals leading to improved function. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and progresses patients to achieve goals. Provides caretaker education necessary for carryover of therapy intervention. Establishes discharge criteria for patients and anticipates discharge needs. Therapist will carry out administrative duties. Department / patient documentation completed within designated timeframe. Delegates to / supervises aides appropriately. Progresses students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives. Assists with orientation of new department staff, students, or facility employees requiring mobility training. Possesses skills for communicating effectively with staff, patients and families. Demonstrates an awareness of patient issues that need further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physician. Seeks supervision as needed. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor or Master of Science degree from an accredited Physical Therapy curriculum

Current State License

CPR certified, or willing to obtain within six months of employment

One to two years of experience with geriatrics preferred

Qualified new graduates will be considered

Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally and possess responsibility, initiative and honesty

Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations

Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching and moving around obstacles

Fine motor coordination and visual / perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks

Pay range : $34.92 - $57.96 per hour

Category : Physical Therapy