Physical Therapist (Full-Time or PRN)

We are inviting you to apply for a Physical Therapist position. We have full-time and PRN opportunities available.

The Physical Therapist will establish and carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, communication and discharge planning to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of needs and incorporates participation by significant others as appropriate.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates patient functional needs and outcomes, adjusts care plans, consults with other specialists, and actively participates in the discharge planning process.
• Possesses a working knowledge of patient’s insurance coverage, verification and completes required insurance documentation in a timely manner.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care for physical therapy.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants as allowed by professional license.
• Directs the assistance of other support staff as allowed to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive outcomes and interdisciplinary team discharge planning.
• Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards, including cleaning of therapy equipment, workstation and shared work areas.
• Completes and documents interventions in a timely manner. To include:
  • Evaluations
  • Goals
  • Plan of Care
  • Treatment Encounter Notes
  • Progress Notes
  • Recertifications
  • Discharges
  • Billing
• Maintains Certifications and Physician signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Keeps up to date on professional literature, continuing education units, State licensure, and certifications as applicable.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
• Additional duties as assigned