Physical Therapist, Bear Creek ICF

RHA Health Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and implement personalized therapy programs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the well-being of service users. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a supportive environment that prioritizes personal growth and professional development. If you are passionate about helping others and possess strong communication skills, this position is perfect for you. Be part of a mission-driven team that values compassion and excellence in care.

Benefits

Early access to earned wages (Payactiv)

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management programs

Free CPR and first aid training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• 1-2 years experience with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement Physical Therapy treatment programs.
• Consult with healthcare staff on resident care plans.
• Maintain records and progress notes for service users.

Skills

Communication Skills

Listening Skills

Physical Therapy

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist, Bear Creek ICF

Apply locations La Grange, NC

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: R48704

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 include:

• Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a 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.

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 in appropriate 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 of 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.