Physical Therapist Part Time

Open Arms Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Arms Care Corporation seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile. The PT will provide age-appropriate direct treatment, maintain mobility and function, and participate as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include admissions/assessments, treatment planning, staff education, and collaboration with other Open Arms Care locations.

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level degree in Physical Therapy required or grandfathered as PT.
• Must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination.
• Current licensure from the TN Board of Physical Therapy.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of state, federal and ICF/IID laws/regulations.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial admissions and annual assessments for PT needs.
• Establish and implement effective treatment plans with functional goals.
• Assess movement dysfunction and develop plans to address it.
• Provide staff education and activity programs.
• Assist with orthotics, wheelchairs, gait supports, and positioning devices.
• Observe, evaluate and document treatment results; modify plans as needed.
• Collaborate with Open Arms Care locations and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Experience with disabilities

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

National Physical Therapy Examination

TN licensure or eligibility

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide Physical Therapy Services by evaluating individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities who also may be medically fragile. Position provides age specific direct treatment according to the homes specific population served. The physical Therapist will help clients maintain physical function and mobility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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• Complete initial admission and annual assessments as assigned as well as assessments / screenings for changes in clients Physical Therapy Supports for acute changes.
• Establish and implement effective treatment plans with functional treatment goals.
• Assessing clients to determine if there is a movement dysfunction and develop a treatment plan to address the dysfunction
• Provide staff education and activity programs
• Assisting with the construction, evaluation and use of appropriate orthotic devices, wheelchairs, gait supports, etc. and educating all levels of staff on the use of physical therapy related adaptive/positioning equipment
• Observe, evaluate and document the results of treatment interventions and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Work with other Open Arms Care (OAC) locations as needed
• Advise the client and OAC personnel concerning in-home treatment option and exercises
• Participate as a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Team, working together with the team to assist clients with both acute and chronic conditions
• Will perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

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• Graduate of an accredited academic program in Physical Therapy with Doctorate Level Degree. Those without a Doctorate Level Degree who have been grandfathered as a Physical Therapist will be considered.
• Must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination
• Current Licensure from the TN Board of Physical Therapy
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred, not required.
• Basic knowledge of state, federal and ICF/IID laws and regulations
• Must have valid drivers license
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.