Physical Therapist

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Physical Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our clinical team in Dover, Delaware. The role focuses on developing and implementing physical therapy programs to restore function and reduce pain.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of care providers, supervise assistants, and educate patients and families about the recovery process. The position requires CPR certification and active PT licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist with current credentials.
• Current CPR certification.
• Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meets with patients to collect medical history, evaluate current physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs with the goal of maximizing function or reducing pain.
• Uses therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
• Periodically re-evaluates patient status and modifies care plan in response. Educates patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy license

Current CPR certification

Job description

The Physical Therapist develops and implements physical therapy programs meant to restore function and improve physical movement. Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meets with patients to collect medical history, evaluate current physical ability, and develop rehabilitative treatment programs with the goal of maximizing function or reducing pain.
• Uses therapeutic procedures, exercise, or equipment to restore movement, strength, or flexibility.
• Coordinate’s care across an interdisciplinary team of care providers, and oversees the work of physical therapy assistants, rehab aides, trainers, or other allied health professionals.
• Periodically re-evaluates patient status and modifies care plan in response. Educates patients and families about expectations throughout the recovery process.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and other quality initiatives.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education / Training:

• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Competency in PT evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Problem/situational analysis.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information.
• Detail-oriented. Customer/client orientation.

Physical Requirements:

• Varied activities including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds.
• Must be able to use a variety of equipment including telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax and physical therapy equipment.

***Phoenix Physical Therapy is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.