Physical Therapist

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Position Overview

The


Physical Therapist (PT)


is responsible for


planning, conducting, and implementing


physical therapy treatment programs in alignment with medical referrals and evaluations. This role focuses on restoring and maintaining patients overall well-being while strictly adhering to


confidentiality standards


and


professional boundaries


at all times.

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Essential Job Functions

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  Deliver
  
  
  high-quality physical therapy services
  
  
  in compliance with prescribed physician orders.
  
  

  
  



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  Follow all
  
  
  company policies, procedures, patient care standards, licensure regulations, and state laws
  
  
  .
  
  

  
  



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  Provide
  
  
  written evaluations
  
  
  outlining therapy needs, goals, progress, and expected outcomes in coordination with the physicians Plan of Treatment.
  
  

  
  



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  Actively
  
  
  collaborate
  
  
  with healthcare teams, physicians, parents/guardians, and nurses in coordinating services and discharge planning.
  
  

  
  



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  Maintain
  
  
  clear, effective communication
  
  
  with staff, healthcare partners, and families.
  
  

  
  



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  Serve as a
  
  
  clinical resource and consultant
  
  
  for team members.
  
  

  
  



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  Supervise
  
  
  other personnel (PTA, HHA) as appropriate.
  

  
  



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  Complete
  
  
  OASIS assessments
  
  
  where permitted by state professional practice and regulation.
  
  

  
  

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Requirements

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  Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
  
  
  from an APTA-approved program.
  

  
  



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  Current, unrestricted state license
  
  
  as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
  

  
  



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  Current CPR certification.
  
  
  
  




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  Proven
  
  
  proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation, and compliance
  
  
  with policies and procedures.
  
  

  
  

? Additional State Requirements

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  Completion of
  
  
  Continuing Education
  
  
  as required by state regulations.
  
  

  
  

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Preferred Experience

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  One (1) year of recent experience
  
  
  as a Physical Therapist in an
  
  
  acute care or rehabilitation
  
  
  setting.
  
  

  
  



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  Pediatric experience
  
  
  strongly preferred.
  

  
  

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Schedule:

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  PRN Position - Monday - friday
  
  
  
  



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  Daytime only: No nights and no weekends
  
  
  
  

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Core Skills & Abilities

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  Strong
  
  
  attention to detail
  
  
  and
  
  
  time management
  
  
  skills.
  
  

  
  



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  Effective
  
  
  problem-solving
  
  
  and
  
  
  conflict resolution
  
  
  abilities.
  
  

  
  



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  Excellent
  
  
  organizational
  
  
  and
  
  
  communication
  
  
  skills.
  
  

  
  

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Physical Requirements

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  Ability to
  
  
  speak, read, write, and understand English.
  
  
  

  
  



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  Ability to
  
  
  travel
  
  
  as needed.
  
  

  
  



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  Capable of
  
  
  lifting up to 50 lbs
  
  
  and performing
  
  
  frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  Must have
  
  
  visual and hearing acuity
  
  
  , as well as a strong sense of
  
  
  smell and touch.
  
  
  
  

  
  



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  Able to
  
  
  reposition patients
  
  
  and move equipment safely without assistance.
  
  

  
  



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  Must be able to
  
  
  respond physically and mentally to emergency situations
  
  
  in the home or during transport.
  
  

  
  

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Work Environment

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  Must be able to function in
  
  
  various healthcare environments
  
  
  , which may include exposure to allergens, blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
  
  

  
  

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Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning, conducting and implementing physical therapy treatment program in accordance with the medical referral and evaluation to restore or maintain patients well being while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

Essential Job Functions

Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.

Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.

Provide a written evaluation defining physical therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physicians Plan of Treatment.

Participates in coordination of services (including discharge planning) with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.

Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family.

Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.

Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.

Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program

Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice

Current CPR certification

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures

Additional state specific requirements:

Continuing Education as required by state

Preferences

One (1) year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehab setting

Pediatric experience preferred

Other Skills/Abilities

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.