Physical Therapist, Bear Creek ICF

RHA Health Services, LLC; La Grange (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Physical Therapist in La Grange, NC, where you will evaluate and implement therapy programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. Enjoy a supportive environment and benefits that enhance your well-being and career.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Free CPR and first aid training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years working with developmental disabled individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, develops, implements and documents Physical Therapy treatment programs.
• Consults with healthcare staff regarding resident care plans.
• Provides direct physical therapy treatment as needed.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

We are hiring for:

Physical Therapist, Bear Creek ICF

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

To evaluate, plan and administer both direct and consultative Physical Therapy services for service users

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. 1-2 years working with developmental disabled individuals

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:

Regular required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 25 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear

Are you a positive and personable Physical Therapist looking for a unique and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and watch them thrive?

Then join our clinical team at RHA Health Services!

Key duties include:

• Evaluates, plans, develops, implements and documents Physical Therapy treatment programs for service users as needed.
• Consults with immediate supervisor and other health care and programming staff related to resident care plans to develop specialized programs for developing the motor skills and normal growth of residents, including range of motion activities.
• Provides direct physical therapy treatment to service users as needed.
• Consults with service user’s physician and/or consultants in regards to the continuation of Physical Therapy services when any medically related problems arise.
• Maintains appropriate data and records progress notes on an as needed basis.
• Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team and attends those meetings as assigned.
• Instructs other personnel inappropriate activities for residents.
• Evaluates need for, orders and adjusts adaptive equipment and wheelchairs. Refers broken wheelchairs and adaptive equipment to appropriate personnel to be repaired.
• Participates in the pre-admission process as needed.
• Coordinates orthopedic clinics and consultations for service users on an as needed basis.
• Modifies or consults with orthotist/prosthetist regarding problems with braces or artificial limbs.
• Develops specific objective plans as delineated in the client's current habilitative plan.
  
  

Our ideal contract Physical Therapist (PT) has excellent listening and communication skills and can pick up on nonverbal communication.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy
• 1-2 years working with developmental disabled individuals preferred.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• Satisfies legal requirements for the practice of Physical Therapy in the state North Carolina in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• A valid North Carolina driver’s license may be required.
• Personal auto liability insurance is mandatory if transporting service users in private/personal vehicle(s).
  
  

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
  
  

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
  
  

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.