What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Plan A Health?
Position Overview
Provides evaluation and treatment through medically prescribed physical therapy to address movement dysfunction and pain caused by injury, disease, or disability.
Key Responsibilities
Provides evaluation and treatment through medically prescribed physical therapy to address movement dysfunction and pain caused by injury, disease, or disability.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of patients.
- Develops, revises, and evaluates individualized care plans involving patients and families.
- Performs therapy interventions using standard techniques suited to patient needs.
- Educates patients, families, and staff on treatment and health management.
- Participates in discharge planning, providing home instructions, equipment recommendations, and follow-up care.
- Supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and support staff.
- Maintains detailed documentation of patient responses and interventions.
- Works safely and performs additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy or related field, with licensure in applicable state.
- Experience not required.
- Strong communication, assessment, and patient education skills.
- Physical ability to stand, lift, and perform necessary tasks.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of employment.
- Work involves constant alertness, physical activity, and occasional patient lifting.
- Requires valid licensure in the state of practice.
- Day shift schedule, with benefits including paid parental leave, flexible pay options, and tuition coverage.