13-Week Contract for a Physical Therapist - Indigo Manor Nursing and Rehab

13-Week Contract for Full-Time Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner.
• Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
• Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
• Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
• Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
• Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
• Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
• Participate in patient status judgments
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Physical Therapist Requirements

• Proven working experience as Physical Therapist
• Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
• Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
• Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
• License to practice or relevant certification
• Associate or BS degree in PT