Physical Therapist

Copious Staffing Solution; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking 3 Physical Therapists in Lewiston, Idaho. The role involves providing outpatient and occasional inpatient care under physician referral. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Idaho and will be responsible for assessing functional needs, developing treatment plans, and providing appropriate care. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A $15,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills in physical therapy treatment.
• Ability to objectively assess patient functional levels.
• Experience in establishing measurable treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess the functional needs of patients referred by physicians.
• Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Conduct evaluations based on treatment diagnosis.

Skills

Knowledge of physical therapy treatment procedures

Ability to assess functional needs

Understanding of growth and development principles

Ability to provide care for various age groups

Education

Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy

Licensed to practice physical therapy in Idaho

Job description

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available

3 Physical Therapists Needed for:

• 3 days outpatient, 1 day inpatient (with weekend rotation 1x/month) OR they can be 4 days outpatient with weekend rotation 1x/month
• Outpatient only with covering/supervising PTA for pediatrics (about 15% of caseload) and the rest outpatient adults
• Full-time new ARU (acute rehab unit)

Under the general direction of and upon physician referral; to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients, develop treatment goals, plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of physical therapy treatment procedures.

The Physical Therapist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department. The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status.

Primary (Essential) Duties

• Based upon the treatment diagnosis of the patient, OBJECTIVELY and QUANTIFIABLY assess a baseline level of physical function for each patient referred. Such evaluations should include baseline assessment of pertinent medical and onset history, cognitive function, sensory-perceptual-motor function, functional mobility, and pain control. This baseline information should be sufficient to adequately form the basis of treatment outcome goals.
• Based upon the initial assessment of the patient, identify functional needs and establish appropriate treatment outcome goals. Such goals will be established as an expected outcome of the patient's treatment plan, will be expressed in measurable terms, and will be realistic and appropriate to the patient's condition.
• Based upon the treatment outcome goals established for the patient, plan and implement treatment programs designed to achieve or significantly progress toward achievement of outcome goals. Treatment programs will be dynamic relative to the clinical response of the patient and will achieve a level of consistency and continuity that will enhance the patient's clinical response.

Work Conditions/Hours

• Normal hours are 8 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
• Normal Physical Therapy clinic conditions.
• Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Idaho