Physical Therapist Job Description
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Tilton’s Therapy is in search of a qualified, registered, and licensed Physical Therapist to treat a variety of diagnoses in the pediatric population. We are looking for a quality practitioner with 1+ years of experience to join our rehabilitation team. The ideal candidate is a compassionate therapist devoted to patient advocacy, communicates with other members of the rehabilitation team effectively and respectfully, is professional with cultural competence, and believes in the model of outpatient therapy in the natural environment. The person hired for this position would provide mobile outpatient physical therapy services to children in the Las Vegas valley and/or northern Nevada (Carson City, Reno, Tahoe). We are looking for someone that is eager to work with children and/or adults in their natural environment, experienced in providing physical therapy services, and open to learning new treatment methods to enhance their clinical skills. The right candidate is patient, passionate, empathetic, and encouraging in their family-based approach to treatments, in order to inspire patients and their caregivers to maximum independence.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS:
Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA and Nevada Physical Therapy Board standards of practice
Develop a treatment plan for each patient that is client-centered including short and long term goals with caregiver involvement
Provide quality therapeutic interventions in the patient’s natural environment to adequately support the treatment plan for the patient to facilitate functional outcomes and goal attainment
Participate in effective interdisciplinary communication to maximize client outcomes through a team approach
Adequately document treatment interventions, plan of care, assessments, evaluations of current level of functioning, patient progression, and discharge of skilled services according to approved medical and company documentation procedures
Practice adequate safety awareness and clinical judgement to keep patients and therapist safe during treatments
If applicable, effectively communicate, monitor, and develop supervision of Physical Therapist Assistant(s) to increase patient access to quality physical therapy services. Supervision of a PTA would be performed within the guidelines of the Nevada Physical Therapy licensing board and to APTA standards
Communicate compassionately, effectively, and productively with clients, caseworkers, and families for appropriate scheduling of evaluations, treatments and ongoing care
Travel to and from patient's homes, daycares, and other facilities to perform therapy treatments using own transportation with a Valid Driver's License
Ability to react to change productively and gracefully, including but not limited to client scenarios and insurance modernizations
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST:
Bachelor’s of Science, Master’s or Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited physical therapy program per APTA standards.
Active Nevada Physical Therapy license
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with AED
1+ years experience working as a physical therapist
Experience with recommending assistive equipment and facilitation of ordering equipment with good collaboration with vendors
Providing own therapy equipment required to complete in-home treatments
Knowledge of Occupational and Speech Therapy with an understanding of how their services can benefit patients
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