Physical Therapist

Position: Physical Therapist

Salary Range: $44.80 - $49.23 per hour

Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week Monday - Friday (No weekend rotation)

Location: Skilled nursing facility with mix of short term and long term care patients

Key Responsibilities:

- Evaluate patients medical history and perform physical examinations to determine their physical therapy needs

- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to help patients improve their mobility reduce pain and increase strength and endurance

- Utilize a variety of techniques such as exercise massage and manual therapy to help patients achieve their treatment goals

- Monitor and document patients progress adjust treatment plans as needed and communicate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care

- Educate patients and their families about their condition treatment plan and home exercises to promote independence and long-term wellness

- Collaborate with other therapists and healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care for patients

- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in physical therapy and participate in continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge

Qualifications:

- Bachelors Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

- Current state license to practice as a Physical Therapist

- Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist preferably in a skilled nursing facility or similar setting

- Strong knowledge of physical therapy techniques and best practices

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients families and other healthcare professionals

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide high-quality care to patients

- CPR certification is required