Physical Therapist PT Full Time Float with $7,500 Bonus and PRN

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates and treats residents and patients with temporary or long-term physical disabilities to relieve pain, restore function, and promote healing by applying the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, ultrasound, massage, and other forms of treatment. Under a physician's orders, the therapist performs their duties within their scope of practice and federal guidelines.

Job Description

• Reviews physicians' referrals and patients' conditions and medical records to determine, in consultation with the physician, the appropriate physical therapy treatment(s) required.
• Evaluates, plans, and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems to improve or restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Provides treatment in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Tests and measures patients' muscle strength, motor development, range of motion, coordination, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency.
• Maintains patient records, recording treatment, response, and progress in patient charts.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administers treatments for the specific needs of the patient including application of physical agents using equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Administration of massage techniques and body physiology.
• Application of traction equipment to relieve pain.
• Conducts home assessments as needed to ensure the patient is being discharged to an appropriate and safe environment.
• Timely, accurately, and ethically completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Master's/Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy issued by the state where applicable.

Benefits

• 401K
• Annual performance evaluations
• Perfect attendance bonus
• Retention bonus
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Electronic documentation
• Employee appreciation events