Rehabilitation Specialist - Clinic Setting (Hiring Immediately)

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning, conducting and

implementing physical therapy treatment program in accordance with the medical

referral and evaluation to restore or maintain patient’s well being while

adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all

times.

Essential Job Functions

Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician

orders.

Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care

standards, licensure regulations and state laws.

Provide a written evaluation defining physical therapy needs, goals,

progress and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician’s Plan

of Treatment.

Participates in coordination of services (including discharge planning) with

health care team, physicians, parentguardians, nurses, etc.

Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and

family.

• Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and

regulation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy

Association approved program

Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of

practice

• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and

compliance with policies and procedures

Additional state specific requirements :

Continuing Education as required by state

Preferences

One (1) year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care

or rehab setting

Pediatric experience preferred

Other SkillsAbilities

• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without

assistance

Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency

situations in the home or during transport

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve

exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a

comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are

required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities

may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply

with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including

required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or

religious reasons as appropriate.

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