What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers?
Why You'll Love This Job!
Exponentially increase the value of your Physical Therapy degree when you join FYZICAL, the nation's leading PT company, as a Physical Therapist in Lawrence or our Fishers locations!
Our independently owned practice offers the perfect solution for someone who would enjoy the freedom to innovate and approach physical therapy treatments in non-traditional ways. Advance your career as the valued leader of a champion team of clinicians capable of achieving next-level results. With state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge tools at your disposal, you are certain to make a lasting impact on the physical therapy industry while keeping your career on the leading edge. Being part of the FYZICAL team is a total game-changer! Apply for our job opening today to find out!
If you are a Physical Therapist with aspirations of making an indelible mark on the future of the PT industry, let's talk. We need an innovative and energetic leader like you!
Lead the charge at a forward-thinking company that believes traditional approaches to care are not enough, where every team member and specialist provides an essential element to our clients' individualized treatment plans and where innovation is encouraged. This is a unique opportunity to build your team, define your culture, and collaborate with your team to learn what works best at your facility, in your community and for your patients. Have access to cutting-edge tools and technology, giving you a notable advantage in your growing career.
We Offer:
Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; Additional compensation for training and experience in pelvic health, orthopedics, pediatric, and other specialties.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Professional Development: Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
Positive Work Environment: A supportive, team-oriented culture that values work-life balance
Ownership: Profit-sharing and potential partial Clinic Ownership opportunities
Enjoy the success that comes with being a member of a champion family! Apply for our Physical Therapist job opening today!
Responsibilities
Equip patients with PT intervention techniques/exercises; track progress
Provide education to patients on techniques for the continuation of care
Evaluate and treat new patients
Establish a diagnosis of condition or conditions and their impact on activity
Plans and prepares a written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
Responsible for assuring that patients are treated promptly in accordance with their scheduled appointments.
Responsible for conveying to patients the importance of complying with established plans of care, including home exercise programs, and minimizing cancellations and no-shows of appointments. This is tracked independently with the expectation of achieving a 90% appointment-kept rate.
Responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care.
Responsible for the delegation of appropriate patient care activities to the physical therapist assistant that is in accordance with that employee’s skill level and deemed appropriate by the state practice act.
Provides patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
Responsible for timely documentation, including but not limited to daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports. Responsible for documenting in a compliant fashion that is in accordance with company policy and state & federal guidelines.
Responsible for the supervision of aforementioned physical therapist assistant activities.
Responsible for the delegation and supervision of non-patient care activities of the clinical aide. Consults with referring physicians as needed through documentation and as well as verbally. Responsible for pursuing continuing education in the form of formal classes, reading of periodicals and other literature.
Responsible for always maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct that best represents the company.
Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures.
Responsible for abiding by the company’s values statement and social contract. Schedules patients. Handles front desk functions as appropriate.
Review the Physician’s referral (Prescription) and the patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. Tests and measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients in performing various physical activities and in the use of assistance and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administers treatment involving the application of physical agents. Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
Skills & Qualifications
Able to create and implement outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation-setting treatment plans
Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
Graduation from an accredited PT program and current PT license in Indiana
Must be able to carry out and progress a skilled treatment plan in outpatient balance and vestibular rehabilitation setting
Must be self-motivated with a willingness to learn
Passion for working with vestibular, balance, neurological, and fall-risk patient population
Prefer at least one year working in outpatient neurological or orthopedic center, or previous vestibular rehab experience