Physical Therapist

Jobtailor; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Licensed Physical Therapist to provide direct patient care, design and implement patient plans of care, and collaborate with healthcare specialists. The role involves leadership responsibilities and potential travel within the branch, with a focus on maintaining high standards of care in a dynamic setting.

The ideal candidate will hold an APTA-approved PT program credential, an active state license, and be prepared for 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted physical therapist license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
• Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area (50% travel).
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance as per state laws.

Responsibilities

• Promote Elara Caring's philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists.
• Review patients' functional needs and adjust care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Design and implement patient plans of care based on thorough assessments.
• Incorporate participation by significant others where appropriate.
• Direct support staff to achieve patients' functional goals.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans.
• Update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures.
• Provide direction and leadership to staff.
• Act as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Patient Care Planning

Functional Needs Assessment

Leadership and Direction

Therapy Practice Standards

Education

APTA-Approved PT Program

Job description

• Promote Elara Caring's philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists
• Review patients' functional needs and adjust care plans to ensure optimal outcomes
• Design and implement patient plans of care based on thorough assessments
• Incorporate participation by significant others when appropriate
• Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care
• Direct support staff to achieve patients' functional goals
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans
• Update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures
• Provide direction and leadership to staff
• Act as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community
• Work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment involving patient handling, lifting, and transfers
• Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-approved physical therapy program
• Current, unrestricted physical therapist license valid for the state of work
• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare facility preferred
• Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area
• Dependable vehicle
• Valid driver’s license
• Current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
• Able and willing to travel 50%
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds
• Ability to position or transfer patients and move equipment
• Ability to work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including designing and implementing care plans, evaluating functional needs, and collaborating with healthcare specialists. Holds a valid physical therapist license and possesses the ability to work in high-stress environments while providing leadership and direction to support staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Patient Care Planning
• Functional Needs Assessment
• Leadership and Direction
• Therapy Practice Standards

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Care
• Functional Needs Evaluation
• Care Plan Design
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Patient Handling
• Therapy Techniques
• Equipment Movement
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Assessment Skills
• Goal Setting

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Leadership
• Collaboration
• Dependability
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Physical Therapist License
• APTA-Approved Program Graduate

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Facility Experience
• Patient Transfers
• High-Stress Environment
• Community Resource Promotion
• Travel Requirements