Contingent - Physical Therapist

The physical therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnosis, and identify deficits in a patient’s ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. They develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability and work with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.

Key Responsibilities Include

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• Performs patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.

• Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that addresses the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.

• Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.

• Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.

• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy.

• Current state Board of Physical Therapy licensure.

• BLS certification.

Preferred:

• One year of physical therapist experience.