Physical Therapist | Yarmouth, ME | Full Time

SUMMARY Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients; reports to the lead therapist or manager of physical therapy. Supervises the physical therapy assistants, aides and athletic trainers in direct patient care and related activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides evaluations including examining patients medical histories and then test and measure strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor functionPlans and prepares, treatment plans describing strategy, purpose and anticipated outcomeAdministers manual exercises, application of physical agents (ie., ultrasound, electric stimulation), massage and tractionEvaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitionersTeaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instructs patients on at-home exercisesRecords evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completelyRecords treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely mannerDischarges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referralsKeeps treatment areas clean, organized and unobstructed, cleans equipment after treatmentAssists in training and orientation of new staffAssists in maintaining and updating files on patient education materialMaintains adequate supply of inventory and organizes treatment areaTreats all patients with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information JOB REQUIREMENTSCurrent State License as a Physical Therapist1-3 years of clinical experience in the outpatient setting preferredDemonstrates effective communication methods either, written, verbal, non-verbal or electronicListens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peersMakes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinkingDemonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectivesIdentifies and works proactively to solve problemsPrioritizes work activity based on department demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervisionDemonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others of the department and equipmentAttends continuing education courses and provide in service education to PT and medical staff Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.