Physical Therapist

• · Demonstrates the ability to apply therapeutic principles and practice; uses appropriate technical knowledge and clinical judgment in observing patient's reaction to treatments specific to the needs of the patient.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Demonstrates ability to design treatment programs for patients with varying degrees/types of disabilities and multiple medical problems.
• Develops and implements therapy programs specific to each patient in accordance with the prescribed physician treatment.
• Demonstrates accuracy in performing patient evaluations; interprets results within scope of licensure.
• Demonstrates the ability to formulate realistic and appropriate short and long term treatment goals for patients.
• Exhibits ability to design treatment programs for patients with varying degrees/types of disabilities and multiple medical problems.
• Always reports significant alterations in patient's condition or behavior to Director and/or patient's physician.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform preparatory data gathering necessary to adequately evaluate the patient's needs prior to initial patient contact; reviews patient records; confers with the treating physician; collaborates with the nursing staff and other healthcare team members regarding each patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to use all equipment correctly and safely and provides maintenance.
• Demonstrates the ability to instruct patient/family in home treatment programs.
• Demonstrates the ability to instruct, assist and supervise patients in:
• Passive, active and/or resistive exercises

General conditioning

• Breathing exercises
• Back exercises

Able to demonstrate/describe knowledge of correct:

• Stump care
• Chest physical therapy (CPT)
• Use of electrical stimulation equipment
• Use of ultrasound equipment
• Body alignment/positioning techniques
• Strengthening exercises
• Balance training
• Range of motion evaluation and exercises

Gait Training:

• With contact guarding
• Without assistive device
• With assistive device

Transfer Techniques:

• Bed to chair (standard chair and wheelchair)
• Crutches
• Walker
• Ambulation with assistance

Physician Notification

• Documentation on Clinical Notes
• Performs specific treatments as per plan of care.
• Physical therapy services reflect compliance with accrediting organization, federal, state, HHA and reimbursement regulations.
• Visits are provided in compliance with frequency and duration ordered on the plan of care.
• Patients are notified of the visit schedule and any changes to the schedule.
• Documentation reflects patient collaboration and participation in the development of their plan of care.
• Requests for modification of orders or additional orders are made based on the patient's clinical status and skilled physical therapy judgments.
• All physician collaboration is documented in the medical record.
• Appropriate utilization of all available services is demonstrated and documented.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the HHA's Emergency Operations Plan.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75 - $85