What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Part Time position at STAR Physical Therapy?
Job Description
Entire benefits package equivalent to OVER $20 000 and includes:
**This job is located at the Shelbyville clinic.**
- Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess physical status, range of motion, strength, posture, ambulation, balance, and independence in activities of daily living.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports according to facility procedures.
- Interact professionally with patients, family members, and staff.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Exercise Physiologists, Technicians, Certified Athletic Trainers, and students in direct and indirect patient care.
- Ensure supervised personnel carry out treatments as outlined in the physical therapy evaluation.
- Contribute to program development and participate in educational activities for personal and professional growth.
- Assist in outreach community events as directed by the Clinic Director.
- Adhere to state practice act regulations and the American Physical Therapy Association code of ethics.
- Must have a degree from an accredited educational institution and be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment.
- Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results
- Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required
- Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines
- Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
- Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
- Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals
- Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments
- Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies
- Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports
- Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program
- New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Current state licensure
- CPR certification
- Ability to work efficiently/effectively in an autonomous environment
- Basic PC skills and knowledge, including but not limited to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, database software, and MS Office
Entire benefits package equivalent to OVER $20 000 and includes:
- Bonus Rewards Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 6 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
- Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health & Wellness Program
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & ID Watchdog
- Over 10 company-sponsored continuing education tracks to choose from, including Manual Therapy Education
- Previous courses hosted by Adriaan Louw, Kevin Wilk, and many more
- New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
- Journal Clubs
- Clinical Director Training
- Opportunities for specialization and leadership development
- Flexible Scheduling
- Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
- Team events including Fun Runs, Book clubs and Team Trivia Night
- Partnerships with local high school athletic teams
**This job is located at the Shelbyville clinic.**
