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Physical Therapist | Yarmouth, ME | Full Time

InterMed, P.A.

#Rehabilitation #Clinical Experience #Healthcare #Physical Therapy #Patient Education #State License #Ultrasound #Patient Evaluation #Outpatient Setting #Range Of Motion #Massage #Manual Exercises

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 16 days ago

Location

Yarmouth, Maine

Quick overview

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients, including creating treatment plans and administering manual exercises. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides while maintaining accurate patient records and treatment areas.

Requirements summary

Requires a current State License as a Physical Therapist and prefers 1-3 years of clinical experience in an outpatient setting. Must demonstrate effective communication, logical decision-making, and a commitment to continuing education.

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Job description

SUMMARY

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients; reports to the lead therapist or manager of physical therapy. Supervises the physical therapy assistants, aides and athletic trainers in direct patient care and related activities.

Essential functions
Provides evaluations including examining patients medical histories and then test and measure strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function
Plans and prepares, treatment plans describing strategy, purpose and anticipated outcome
Administers manual exercises, application of physical agents (ie., ultrasound, electric stimulation), massage and traction
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitioners
Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instructs patients on at-home exercises
Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely
Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner
Discharges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals
Keeps treatment areas clean, organized and unobstructed, cleans equipment after treatment
Assists in training and orientation of new staff
Assists in maintaining and updating files on patient education material
Maintains adequate supply of inventory and organizes treatment area
Treats all patients with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information

Job requirements
Current State License as a Physical Therapist
1-3 years of clinical experience in the outpatient setting preferred
Demonstrates effective communication methods either, written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic
Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers
Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking
Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives
Identifies and works proactively to solve problems
Prioritizes work activity based on department demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision
Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others of the department and equipment
Attends continuing education courses and provide in service education to PT and medical staff