What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist- Twin Falls position at Independence Rehab?
Independence Rehab serves our partner facilities in Kimberly, Buhl, Shoshone, Burley, and Twin Falls, ID
Physical Therapist - Full Time
About Independence Rehab
At Independence Rehab, our goal in the skilled nursing setting is simple:
Provide each patient with top-quality care while maximizing functional independence. We are a people-first organization. Really! We believe great therapists deserve strong support, flexibility, and respect.
What You'll Do
If you'd like additional support with any competencies, we are happy to provide training and mentorship.
What We Offer
We take care of our therapists so they can take care of their patients.
Preferred:
Physical Therapist - Full Time
About Independence Rehab
At Independence Rehab, our goal in the skilled nursing setting is simple:
Provide each patient with top-quality care while maximizing functional independence. We are a people-first organization. Really! We believe great therapists deserve strong support, flexibility, and respect.
What You'll Do
- Float between 2-3 of our skilled nursing facilities, depending upon your availability:
- Oak Creek Rehab in Kimberly
- Desert View Care Center in Buhl
- Twin Falls Transitional Care Center
- Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone
- Evaluate patients and developing individualized treatment plans
- Occasionally treat clinically complex patients
- Perform gait training and therapeutic exercise programs
- Provide balance training and fall-prevention interventions
- Complete wheelchair and equipment assessments
- Perform and assisting with all types of transfers
- Educate patients and families on safety and mobility strategies
- Supervise a PTA
- Collaborate closely with nursing and the interdisciplinary care team
If you'd like additional support with any competencies, we are happy to provide training and mentorship.
What We Offer
We take care of our therapists so they can take care of their patients.
- Competitive compensation package including
- Up to $52/hour, depending upon experience
- Continuing Education benefit - up to $750/year for approved courses
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative rehab culture
- Flexible day-to-day work schedule
- Current Idaho PT license in good standing
- Minimum Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Organized, self-starter who enjoys working with the geriatric population
- Ability to supervise a PTA
Preferred:
- At least one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility. That said-if you are a caring, passionate, licensed therapist who loves working with older adults, we would still love to hear from you.