Impactful Physical Therapist – Rehab & Mobility

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. in Madison, AL is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to provide quality physical therapy services and assist in departmental operation.

The Staff Physical Therapist must hold a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy and be licensed; no prior experience is required, though it is desirable. The role emphasizes evaluating patients, planning therapy programs, and supervising support staff to ensure safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• A minimum level of a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution offering training in this specialty.
• EXPERIENCE: When educational requirements are met, no previous experience is necessary, but would be desirable.
• REGISTERED: Must be licensed by the Board of Physical Therapy in applicable State.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients referred to Physical Therapy to determine their current physical and functional status; and, assesses their potential benefit from physical therapy services.
• Plans and conducts a therapy program for patients referred to Physical Therapy. The program could include the use of exercise, massage, thermal agents, water, light, and/or electricity.
• Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests. Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re~education, and gait and functional training. Utilizes exercise equipment such as pulleys and weights, steps, uneven, and inclined surfaces.
• Makes use of equipment such as muscle and nerve stimulators, ultrasound machines, and other therapeutic electrical machines.
• Gives whirlpool and contrast baths and applies moist heat and cold packs.
• Directs patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, walkers, and prosthetic and orthopedic devices.
• Gives instruction in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.
• Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
• Observes, records, and reports patient's condition, reactions and responses.
• Directs and supervises activities of supportive personnel Conducts and participates in training of Physical Therapy Technicians and Physical-Therapist Assistants in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Provides a safe, clean Physical Therapy Department.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

B.S. degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. in Madison, AL is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to provide quality physical therapy services and assist in departmental operation.

The Staff Physical Therapist must hold a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy and be licensed; no prior experience is required, though it is desirable. The role emphasizes evaluating patients, planning therapy programs, and supervising support staff to ensure safe, effective care.