Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.Responsible for the evaluation, clinical assessment, treatment plan, performance of therapeutic procedures, and progression of physical therapy patients. Responsibilities also include consultation with medical staff and health professionals, completion of clinical records and insurance forms, and supervision of assistive personnel.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelors, Masters, or doctorate Science degree in Physical Therapy from a school of physical therapy.
2. Current Physical Therapy licensure within the state of West Virginia or appropriate state where services will be provided.
3. Must be eligible to be a member of the APTA or WVPTA.
4. Valid driver's license.
5. Must have reliable vehicle.
6. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience as a Physical TherapistCORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs evaluation procedures according to p/p or standard of care including but not limited to musculoskeletal/orthotest, neuro/motor test, gait analysis, manual muscle test, functional analysis, prosthetic/orthotic evaluation, and Oasis worksheet.
Effectively deliver and analyze physical therapy treatment, including but not limited to modalities, therapeutic exercise, and manual skills as per policy and procedure.
Implements home programs; meets patient/family educational needs and assesses patient understanding as per policy and procedure.
Supervises assistive personnel and physical therapy students affiliated with accredited physical therapy programs per standards.
Provides care, based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, and education level and related criteria for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard. (Separate Competency will be completed prior to caring for infants, pediatrics, or adolescents.)
Communicates patient status/progress with home care team, both informally and at staff meetings.
Documents supervisory visits as per standard.
Paperwork completed and submitted in a timely manner.
Monitors and facilitates staff compliance with maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Performs CPR when directed by patient's appropriate representatives.
11.Demonstrates bag technique per policy and procedure.
Apply and maintain equipment according to the Policy and Procedure manual.
Familiar with supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure.
Perform treatments/procedures according to specific standards.
Performs and monitors patient teaching according to the policy and procedures.
Coordinates the care team in order to facilitate a change in the level of care in compliance with the change in level of care standard.
Identifies the stages of death and dying.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements For full info follow application link.
