Job Title: Physical Therapist
Job Description: Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking Physical Therapists who are looking for a placement at a SNF, hospital, home health, and/or outpatient services. We are looking for motivated and energetic PT's to join our team. A physical therapist (PT) is responsible for performing comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments on activities of daily living and supervising PTAs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Restores patient's function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.
- Provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.
- Determines physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
- Helps patient accomplish treatment plan by administering manual exercises, giving massages, and using equipment as necessary.
- Evaluates and records patient's progress, modifying treatment plans, and trying new treatments if required.
- Evaluates the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and observing patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
- Documents patient care services by charting in-patient and department records.
- Instructs patients in proper in-home exercises and therapies.
- Educates patients and their families about the recovery process and the challenges they will face.
Job Requirements:
- 2 year Physical Therapist experience required
- At least 2 Year of Home Health / Skilled Nursing experience required
- Experience in EMAR (Point click care, Epic, Matrix, Meditech, Rehab Optima, Cassamba, etc,.)
- Nursing degree from an accredited institution.
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current PT license in state of practice
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Pleasant bedside manner
- Motivation skills
- Time management
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Persuasion skills
- Persistence
- Service-oriented
- Instructing and teaching skills
- Basic computer skills
Benefits for the Physical Therapist:
- Weekly direct deposit
- 401k
- License Reimbursements
- Up to $600 CEU reimbursement
- Health insurance, 100 % paid by the employer
Job Type: Contract