Physical Therapist - ElderONE

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapist - ElderONE Department: Physical Therapy - ElderONE Care Location: Pace centers and in the community Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday - Friday; Days 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. SUMMARY: As a Physical Therapist, you welcome patients and put them at ease. You provide PT to patients with care and compassion to ensure rehabilitation success. 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 projects 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 Ba...