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Job description
Make 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 community
You 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 workplace
You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists
What you will receive:
Flexible Schedule Created by You
Paid per hour (not just per visit)
Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement
Educational Programs
Growth/Advancement Opportunities
Responsibilities
What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to:
Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources
Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes
Qualifications
What you will need:
Minimum of bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing
Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
A minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred
Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
A 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
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.