PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals in Merrillville, Indiana is looking for a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients suffering from loss of function due to various conditions. The role involves creating treatment plans, documenting progress, and supervising healthcare students. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills while providing care to patients of all ages. Must adhere to safety policies and support ethical practice standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility in order to meet unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Knowledgeable in the principles of growth and development over life span.
• Possess skills to work with patients of all ages from infant to geriatric.
• Ability to perform work safely at all times adhering to the safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely.
• Educates patients and family members.
• Evaluates patients muscle strength, ROM, endurance, balance, and overall function level.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.
• Supervises PT and PTA students as needed.
• Supervises PTA and Aides as needed.

Skills

Proficiency in oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Flexibility to meet demands and priorities

Knowledgeable in principles of growth and development

Skills to work with all ages from infants to geriatrics

Ability to perform work safely adhering to safety policies

Courteous and kind manner towards patients and families

Ability to assist healthcare team members

Education

Bachelors in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist

Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Job description

Overview

Evaluates and treats patients of all ages who suffered loss of upper, lower extremities function, balance, coordination, endurance, or present with pain, or wounds/burns due to illnesses, trauma, or surgery. This position creates a treatment plan based on assessment findings and works with patients and families to achieve the highest possible level of independence.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely.
• Educates patients and family members.
• Evaluates patients muscle strength, ROM, endurance, balance, pain, skin integrity and overall function level.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.
• Supervises PT and PTA students as needed.
• Supervises PTA and Aides as needed.

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility in order to meet unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Knowledgable in the principles of growth and development over life span.
• Possess skills to work with patients of all ages from infant to geriatric.
• Ability to perform work safely at all times adhering to the safety policies and procedures as well as the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Ability to perform all duties in a courteous and kind manner placing the patients and families needs first.
• Ability to assist other members of the health care team to achieve desired outcomes.

• EDUCATION
• Bachelors Physical Therapy Required
• 1 Healthcare/Medical - Physical Therapy Preferred
• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.