Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Job Description:

• Assess patients' strengths and weaknesses and devise creative but effective treatment plans
• Develop, synthesize, and use evidence-based physical therapy practices to ensure the highest quality of care and superior outcomes for patients
• Dedicated to achieving the highest quality of care optimizing superior clinical outcomes
• Interest/experience in treating pelvic floor conditions
• Prioritize patient care
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate patient's case history, functional capabilities, limitations, and restrictions to determine the patients' potential for rehabilitation
• Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals defined by the patient's capacity and tolerance and in accordance with physician orders
• Educate patients, document and record the patient's condition, and provide continuing updates on the patient condition

Requirements:

• Must have graduated from a CAPTE accredited program
• Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist
• Current BLS certification
• Experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of injury treatment and prevention
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to carry, pull, push, and lift equipment necessary for care

Personal Characteristics:

• Ability to multitask
• Working with a team approach
• Maintain tact while working with a variety of injuries
• Communicate compassionately with patients
• Excellent judgment