What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Live Well Homecare?
Role:
A licensed physical therapist responsible for developing and implementing treatment programs for patients across all age groups.
Key Duties:
Plans and executes individualized therapy plans, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, supervises physical therapy assistants, aides, and students/observers.
Qualifications & Skills:
Requires appropriate licensure, ability to perform physical activities (lifting, mobility, assisting patients), and effective communication skills.
Physical & Visual/Hearing Requirements:
Must perform physical tasks (lifting up to 50 lbs), make frequent location and position changes, and meet visual and auditory requirements with or without accommodations.
Key Responsibilities include: Supervising staff, ensuring treatment quality, and maintaining safety protocols.
Physical demands: Includes occasional sitting, frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and twisting.
Work conditions: May involve exposure to infectious, contagious diseases, chemicals, and emergency situations, with irregular hours and protective equipment use.