Physical Therapist

C learwater H ealth and R ehab; Idaho; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Idaho seeks a Physical Therapist to help restore function and improve mobility in patients. Responsibilities include establishing treatment plans, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with various disciplines. Applicants must possess a relevant degree, current licensure, and CPR certification, with preferred experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state employed.
• Current CPR certification.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plans with specific therapy goals.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and modify patient care.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on patient care.
• Document and record patient conditions and progress.
• Educate patients and families about therapy methods.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning and evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation of patient progress

Patient and family education

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Current Physical Therapist license

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

A physical therapist provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of residents/patients suffering from injuries or disease.

Essential Functions

• Establishes and administers a treatment plan with specific therapy goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the physician.
• Assess patient needs; plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.
• Sets realistic and achievable goals for patients/residents.
• Documents and records the patients’/residents’ condition and progress per state and federal regulations.
• Educates patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing the screening of all residents.
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate Degree from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Licenses/Certification:

Current Physical Therapist license in the state employed.

Current CPR certification.

Experience:

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.