Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy plus five years of experience
Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
Two years of experience with frail or elderly populations preferred
Foreign degrees must be evaluated for US equivalency
Current CPR certification preferred
Reliable transportation required
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments to identify care needs, preferences, and goals
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to create care plans
Deliver and document therapy interventions based on physician orders
Provide a variety of therapeutic treatments, including exercise and functional training
Supervise and train Therapy Assistants on Functional Maintenance Programs
Educate staff, participants, and families on therapeutic equipment use
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with an interprofessional team
Opportunities for professional growth and training
Focus on maximizing participant independence and safety
Community-based therapy services in facility and home settings
Meaningful work with a diverse population of participants
Full Job Description
Summary
The Physical Therapist will focus on coordinating and providing restorative and rehabilitative Physical Therapy services to participants at the Center and at home. Alongside the Primary Care Physician, rehabilitation team, and other IDT members, the Physical Therapist works to maximize participant independence safety, and develop or restore function.
Essential Job Duties:
Conduct Physical Therapy assessments in our facility and in the home to define the Physical Therapy care needs, preferences, and goals of the participants
Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans
Deliver and document Physical Therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants' care plans
Provide active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training of ADLs; treatments such as massage, heat, sound, water light or electricity
Supervise the Therapy Assistants, including providing training, instruction and guidance needed to implement Functional Maintenance Programs (FMP)
Providing training and instructions to staff, participants, and caregivers/families in the use and care of therapeutic equipment
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy plus five (5) years of Physical Therapy experience
Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
Two (2) years of Physical Therapy experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population preferred
The qualifying physical therapy degree earned outside of the US must be evaluated to the US equivalent to a degree in physical therapy
Possess and maintains current CPR certification preferred
