Therapy - PT
Profession: Physical Therapy
Specialty: Therapy Department
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8A-4:30P
Hours per Shift: 8
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: State license required
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
- Comprehensive physical therapy evaluations
- Experience in outpatient and inpatient services
- Ability to establish a plan of care and interventions
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans
- Document patient progress and develop home exercise programs
- Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
Description:
The role requires providing physical therapy services in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
The therapist will primarily work with adults, though pediatric patients may be seen in an outpatient capacity.
Common patient diagnoses include CVA/stroke, TBI, fractures, joint replacements, amputation, falls, weakness, and balance impairments.
Additional conditions may include neurological disorders, pulmonary or cardiac dysfunction, post-surgical rehabilitation, orthopedic injuries, and arthritis.
Skills required include conducting comprehensive evaluations, transfers, and gait training assessments.
It is essential to develop a plan of care, reassess progress, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
The therapist may utilize equipment such as rolling walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, gait belts, and other mobility aids.
The position does not require rotations for weekends or holidays.
On-call duties are not expected.
A supportive team environment includes management and nursing staff.
