Physical Therapist -Inpatient, Outpatient

77 consultants; Fairview Village (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Physical Therapist in Brattleboro, Vermont. The role involves assessing patients, creating treatment plans, and supervising assistants. Candidates should have graduated from an accredited program, hold a Vermont license, and possess CPR certification. Prior experience is preferred but not mandatory. This position focuses on collaboration with healthcare professionals and ongoing patient evaluation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program – preferred.
• Prior experience in an acute care setting – preferred.
• State of Vermont licensure – required.
• CPR certification – required.
• A minimum of two recent supervisory references – required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's physical condition and needs; formulate and execute a corrective treatment plan.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of patient progress and modify treatment plans as required.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and maintain accurate, timely medical documentation.
• Supervise the clinical activities of Physical Therapy assistants and mentor an affiliated student.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and community outreach.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment plan formulation

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Supervisory skills

Quality improvement participation

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

State of Vermont licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Location - Brattleboro, Vermont

The Physical Therapist is tasked with assessing the patient\'s physical condition and needs, as well as formulating and executing a corrective treatment plan based on established principles and practices of physical therapy. This role necessitates ongoing evaluation of the patient’s progress and the modification of the treatment plan and objectives as required. The position also involves collaborative consultation with other healthcare professionals and the maintenance of accurate, timely medical and business documentation. Furthermore, the Physical Therapist holds supervisory responsibilities over the clinical activities of Physical Therapy assistants and is expected to mentor at least one affiliated student annually. Participation in departmental quality improvement initiatives, community outreach, and program development is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient\'s physical condition and needs; formulate and execute a corrective treatment plan based on established physical therapy principles and practices.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of patient progress; modify treatment plans and objectives as required.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and maintain accurate, timely medical and business documentation.
• Supervise the clinical activities of Physical Therapy assistants and mentor at least one affiliated student annually.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, community outreach, and program development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program – preferred.
• Prior experience in an acute care setting – preferred (entry-level experience is acceptable).
• State of Vermont licensure – required (a temporary license is acceptable at entry).
• CPR certification – required.
• A minimum of two recent supervisory references – required.

State License Requirements

Vermont