What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Open Arms Care Corporation?
Why Join Team OAC?
💛 Personal satisfaction from making a difference every day
💵 Competitive pay bonus programs
🌴 Paid time off & holidays
🏆 Employee recognition programs
📈 Career growth opportunities
💰 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Join a team that truly makes a difference—helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best lives today!
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 12-15 hours per week PART TIME
*Required: Two weeks paid training 8:30A-4P M-F*
SUMMARY
Provide Physical Therapy Services by evaluating individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities who also may be medically fragile. Position provides age specific direct treatment according to the home’s specific population served. The physical Therapist will help clients maintain physical function and mobility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Complete initial admission and annual assessments as assigned as well as assessments / screenings for changes in client’s Physical Therapy Supports for acute changes.
- Establish and implement effective treatment plans with functional treatment goals.
- Assessing clients to determine if there is a movement dysfunction and develop a treatment plan to address the dysfunction
- Provide staff education and activity programs
- Assisting with the construction, evaluation and use of appropriate orthotic devices, wheelchairs, gait supports, etc. and educating all levels of staff on the use of physical therapy related adaptive/positioning equipment
- Observe, evaluate and document the results of treatment interventions and modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Work with other Open Arms Care (OAC) locations as needed
- Advise the client and OAC personnel concerning in-home treatment option and exercises
- Participate as a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Team, working together with the team to assist clients with both acute and chronic conditions
- Will perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited academic program in Physical Therapy with Doctorate Level Degree. Those without a Doctorate Level Degree who have been grandfathered as a Physical Therapist will be considered.
- Must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination
- Current Licensure from the TN Board of Physical Therapy
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred, not required.
- Basic knowledge of state, federal and ICF/IID laws and regulations
- Must have valid driver’s license
- CPR certification required within 30 days of hire
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.