Physical Therapist

Recooty; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Physical Therapist, where you will provide essential habilitative services to individuals with developmental disabilities. In this fulfilling role, you will assess patient needs, develop tailored treatment plans, and guide patients through therapeutic exercises. Your expertise will contribute to improving the quality of life for patients, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. This position offers a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with experience in patient assessments and treatment plans.
• Ability to instruct patients in therapeutic exercises and use of assistive devices.

Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret evaluations to determine treatment plans for patients.
• Administer physical therapy treatments and document patient care services.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Therapeutic Exercises

Manual Therapy

Patient Education

Infection Control

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Hydrotherapy Equipment

Ultrasound Machines

Assistive Devices (crutches, canes)

Job description

Global Communication Services, Inc. is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, COTA / PTA & Speech Therapist with New York License to join our team. As a Therapist with us, you will have the opportunity to work in person with individuals with developmental disabilities, providing high quality habilitative services.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
2. Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
3. Administers physical therapy treatments by giving massages; initiating traction; applying physical agents; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines; directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
4. Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
5. Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
6. Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
7. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
8. Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
9. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
10. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
11. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
12. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
13. Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
14. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
15. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.