Physical Therapist

Job Description OverviewMake an Impact in our Home and Community Program:Who we are looking for:An experienced PT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the communityYou are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplaceYou thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapistsWhat you will receive:Flexible Schedule Created by YouPaid per hour (not just per visit)Driving, Travel, Mileage ReimbursementEducational ProgramsGrowth/Advancement OpportunitiesResponsibilitiesWhat you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to:Perform evaluations and develop treatment plansRegularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferencesPerform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resourcesCommunicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family membersCommunicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomesQualificationsWhat you will need:Minimum of bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy programCurrent, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicingCurrent Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulationsA minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferredDemonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injuryCommunicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactionsAbility to lift 50 poundsMoving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety proceduresDuties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periodsAdditional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at timesA health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations