Title: Physical Therapist
Job Summary:
- A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups.
- Plans implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being.
- Plans organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
Licensure: Active state license as a physical therapist or a multi-state license issued by a Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PTLC) member state or if licensure do not apply meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR (h).
Experience: Two years of experience as a physical therapist in an acute care rehabilitation or home health setting preferred.
Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification. Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance. Must have current drivers license.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in a healthcare facility or patients homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
The ability to do heavy lifting bending pulling pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.