Job Description
Compensation: Starting at $37.00 per hour, with increases based on experience
Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus available with a 2-year commitment
Position: Physical Therapist
Work Setting: Mainly outpatient, with occasional assignments in acute care environments
As a Physical Therapist in this role, you will oversee the delegation of tasks to Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides. Your responsibilities revolve around direct patient care, incorporating assessment, planning, treatment, and ongoing evaluation aligned with physical therapy protocols, physician directives, and organizational guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations using various testing methods to assess skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular health
- Create individualized treatment plans based on evaluation outcomes and patient capabilities, ensuring treatments meet prescribed goals
- Document and communicate treatment plans as part of the authorized care protocol in collaboration with physicians; update plans to reflect patient progress
- Develop treatment schedules specifying frequency and duration; discuss these plans with patients, families, and caregivers, coordinating with clinical support teams
- Provide patient and caregiver education on the condition, treatment options, prognosis, and therapeutic rationale, including rest, exercises, and use of modalities
Credentials Required:
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification—must be obtained within one month of hire or transfer
- Valid Physical Therapist (PT) license
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or related field