Physical Therapist (Part Time - PT) - Crowne of Mobile

Restore Therapy Services; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Restore Therapy Services is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist in Mobile, AL to provide skilled PT services per physician plan of care. The role includes evaluating functional status, directing therapy sessions, and training families and caregivers in therapy goals.

The candidate should hold a current Alabama PT license and maintain professional documentation, with CPR certification for outpatient settings. Some travel may be required and adherence to company policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an APTA-accredited degree in physical therapy.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in the relevant state.
• Active AHA CPR certification for outpatient positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to physician's written plan of care.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative status; participate in the total plan of care.
• Direct physical therapy treatment and supervise therapy assistants as required.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in use and care of therapeutic approaches.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries as directed by policy.
• Coordinate with other care team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain PT program goals, attend conferences, and adhere to policies.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist (Part Time - PT) - Crowne of Mobile

To ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained while providing therapy services to the patients and supervising the therapy assistant(s) in the performance of therapy services, in accordance with current federal, state, local standards, guidelines and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a physician’s written plan of care. This may include, but not limited to:
  • Assessing and evaluation therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion (ROM).
  • Directing physical therapy treatment
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
  • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train in the use of prosthetic device.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals as directed by the Company policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by the Company’s policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needsand refer as appropriate.
• Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Company personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to Company policy and state regulations.
• Adhere to all of the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or Master’s program in physical therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Hold a valid and current license to practice physical therapy in state employed.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Familiarity with general use and functions of the computer, including starting programs, using files, apps and navigating screens. Use of internet, e-mail, and understanding confidentiality of user names and passwords.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Some travel may be required.
• Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodation
• If applying for an Outpatient position, you must possess an active AHA (American Heart Association)CPR certification.

Thank you for considering Restore Therapy Services as a prospective employer. We are one of the nation’s largest providers of innovative rehabilitative therapies and wellness-based programs to senior populations.