Physical Therapist PT

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to assess and treat residents with rehabilitation needs. The role involves evaluating progress, documenting outcomes, and coordinating with families and management.

The candidate should be a graduate from an accredited PT program, have NPTE eligibility or current licensure, and maintain ongoing professional development through seminars and literature reviews.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Must have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it.
• Must have a state license to practice as a Physical Therapist or be eligible to apply for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' PT needs and match services accordingly.
• Meet with residents regularly per treatment plan and document progress.
• Report progress to management and families and discuss outcomes.
• Repeat evaluations to measure progress per professional guidelines.
• Stay current with professional literature and attend seminars to maintain skills.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal & written communication

Education

Accredited PT program

NPTE eligibility

State licensure eligibility

Job description

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT, HAVE TAKEN THE NPTE OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress.

Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.

Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' physical therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.