Physical Therapist

Job description

SUMMARY: As a Physical Therapist, you welcome patients and put them at ease. You provide Physical Therapy to patients with care and compassion to ensure rehabilitation success. STATUS: Full Time: LOCATION: Clifton Springs Hospital: DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy: SCHEDULE: Day shift, Monday -Friday, 40 hrs. per week, 8 hr. shifts 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Evaluation. Assess patient impairment and current condition to evaluate rehabilitation potential; report on patient progress, communicate effectively with physician and other team members; counsel patient and family according to degree of disability or impairment Treatment & Planning. Develop physical therapy treatment project for each patient, including training in functional mobility, use of assistive devices, therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination retraining, massage, heat, and cryotherapy; apply diagnostic and progressive functionality tests Leadership. Train, mentor, and coach team members to ensure standards of the department are met; address scheduling needs to ensure proper coverage is provided Required Qualifications: Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, or Bachelor’s degree with p...