Physical Therapist I-Nonexempt

Job Description Summary

Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury disease surgery or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods including exercises stretching maneuvers hands-on therapy and equipment to ease patients pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians case managers and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants aides and athletic trainers.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC000705 CHS - Therapy Main - OT / PT / SLP (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Work Shift

Job Description

Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury disease surgery or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods including exercises stretching maneuvers hands-on therapy and equipment to ease patients pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians case managers and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants aides and athletic trainers.

Additional Job Description

Education : Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience : 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture

Standing : Continuous

Pinching operations : Frequent

Lift / carry 50 lbs. unassisted : Infrequent

Examples :

Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient 50 lbs. force

Maintain corrected vision 20 / 40 (one or both eyes) : Continuous

Olfactory (smell) function : Continuous

Effective stress management : Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

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Key Skills

EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1