Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) for Beckley, WV

Odyssey-Rehabilitation; Beckley (WV); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Odyssey-Rehabilitation in Beckley, WV seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to organize and conduct therapy programs, promote independence, and reduce pathology through skilled intervention. You will evaluate clients, develop goals, implement treatment plans, train on adaptive devices, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Supervising staff and meticulous documentation are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate clients and develop treatment goals and methods.
• Implement physical therapy treatment plans and document care.
• Design and fit adaptive devices incl. orthotics and prosthetics.
• Instruct clients in mobility activities and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation team to select appropriate regimens.
• Supervise supportive personnel as per standards.
• Order supplies and maintain equipment.

Connaissances

Gait training

Ambulation

Muscle strengthening

Balance training

Posture control

Adaptive devices

Orthotics

Prosthetics training

Therapeutic modalities

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

Physical Therapy degree

APTA certification

Outils

Physical therapy equipment

Description du poste

Job Description: Physical TherapistReports to: Clinical ManagerJOB SUMMARY:The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy programs for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Evaluates clients, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services include application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance and orientation. Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains clients in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics.Designs and fits adaptive devices, and trains clients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual's needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis.Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client.Instructs client in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluates client progress, attitudes and behavior as related to Rehabilitative potential.Adapts program according to the needs of individual client.Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.Attends and contributes to client care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.Puts customer service first: ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.QUALIFICATIONS:The Physical Therapist must be a graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association and certified by the American Physical Therapy Association under its requirements.He/she must be able and willing to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.Must possess good organizational and time management skills.Must have good verbal and written communication skills.