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

ODYSSEY REHABILITATION; Beckley (WV); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 62.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

ODYSSEY REHABILITATION is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist in Beckley, WV. The role involves organizing and conducting physical therapy programs to support rehabilitation, promoting independence, and enhancing patient function.

The therapist will evaluate patients, set goals, implement treatment plans, collaborate with the rehab team, and document progress while ensuring a safe environment and proper use of adaptive devices and orthotics.

Qualifikationen

• Must graduate from a PT curriculum accredited by the AMA/APTA and be APTA-certified.
• Able and willing to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with good verbal and written communication.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate clients and develop goals; implement PT plan and document results.
• Design and fit adaptive devices as needed; train clients in use of devices.
• Consult with rehabilitation team to select appropriate therapy regimen.
• Instruct clients in mobility skills and monitor progress.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure equipment is kept in good condition.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Ausbildung

PT degree (DPT or equivalent) accredited

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details: Job Location: Beckley, WV 25801, Position Type: Part-Time, Job Category: Health Care, Job Description: Physical Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Manager

JOB 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.