Physical Therapist

Casa Consulting, LLC.; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Consulting, LLC. in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to help patients regain range of motion and reduce pain through evidence-based therapy.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical history, assessing needs, developing individualized treatment plans, guiding patients through exercises, educating families, and coordinating with physicians and care teams. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a safe environment.

Qualifications

• An active Indiana professional license for Occupational Therapy.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially when communicating with patients and families.
• Ability to think critically under pressure.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities; able to work with other staff.
• Independent decision-making regarding job duties.
• Tactful interaction with patients, families, and public stakeholders.
• Knowledge of admissions, nursing and medical practices and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical history and assess their condition and needs.
• Evaluate patients' ability to perform tasks.
• Confer with physicians, patients and families, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other members of the care team.
• Develop a treatment plan with specific goals and tasks.
• Guide patients to perform tasks to meet goals.
• Demonstrate exercises to improve daily living activities and reduce pain.
• Assess home or workplace for adaptations based on patient needs.
• Educate families on care requirements and adaptive equipment.
• Prepare progress reports for healthcare providers and insurance entities.

Skills

Compassionate and Patient

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Independent Decision Making

Leadership & Supervisory

Ability to work with families

Education

Indiana OT License

Job description

SUMMARY: As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for helping patients with injuries and chronic health conditions regain their range of motion, manage their pain, and improve their quality of life. At CASA, we pride ourselves in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review patients’ medical history and asses their condition and needs

• Evaluate patients' ability to do certain tasks
• Confer with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other members of a patient's care team
• Develop a treatment plan for patients with specific goals and tasks that will help them meet those goals
• Guide patients to perform tasks to meet their goals
• Demonstrate exercises that can help patients better perform everyday tasks and relieve pain
• Evaluate a patient’s home or workplace and identify potential improvements based on their needs
• Educate a patient’s family about how to help care for and accommodate them
• Recommend and teach patients how to use adaptive equipment that will help them with daily living, such as wheelchairs and eating aids
• Assess patients' progress against goals and prepare reports for healthcare providers and insurance agencies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An active Indiana professional license for Occupational Therapy
• Compassionate and Patient
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially when it comes to delivering sensitive information to patients and/or families.
• Ability to think critically under pressure.
• Possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Be able to make independent decisions concerning above job duties.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family member, visitors, government agencies/personnel, vendors, and the general public.
• Be knowledgeable of admissions, nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Schedule needs:

• Casual PRN status