Physical Therapist

Shift Information

8 or 9 hours per day, 4 days per week

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited physical therapy program
• Experience: Experience working directly with patients in a long-term care or hospital setting
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Current Physical Therapist state license, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Strong documentation skills, excellent verbal communication, ability to provide satisfactory patient services, and capacity to function as a team player. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Position Summary

A Physical Therapist plans and executes rehabilitation programs aimed at helping patients regain a higher level of physical function following an accident or surgery. They also assist in managing or alleviating pain from degenerative conditions or terminal diseases through a mixture of physical activity, reflexology, massage, and muscular-skeletal manipulation. This role involves collaboration with speech therapists and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes, with approximately 90% of duties focused on outpatient care and 10% on inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to understand their physical conditions and symptoms, reviewing medical histories and referrals from providers.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to enhance their recovery.
• Employ hands-on therapies such as massage to alleviate pain and promote healing.
• Maintain detailed records regarding patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
• Communicate patient progress and current statuses to relevant parties, including family members and healthcare providers.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Professional Communication

• Maintain confidentiality concerning patient, family, and staff matters within the workplace.
• Engage with patients and families from diverse developmental and sociocultural backgrounds with sensitivity and care.
• Provide necessary information to patients and families to alleviate anxiety and foster a welcoming attitude.
• Maintain professional relationships and convey essential information to other health care team members and applicable referral agencies.
• Initiate communication regarding clinical priorities and security concerns with peers and supervisors as needed.

Teamwork

• Accept assignments based on priority, competencies, and unit needs.
• Collaborate closely with other care providers to complete tasks and offer clinical assistance where required.
• Report on patient conditions to relevant individuals, including physicians and nurses.
• Utilize problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to build effective working relationships with peers.
• Ensure punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

Professional Development

• Attend in-services, continuing education sessions, and departmental staff meetings.
• Contribute to annual performance reviews of peers as requested by unit supervisors or management.
• Identify and respond to opportunities for enhancing care and customer service.

Location

Multiple locations within the region