Physical Therapist (PT)

Cadia Healthcare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k Retirement With Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

FSA & HRA

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability and Maternity/FM

Life and Long Term Disability Coverage

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare in Wilmington, DE is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. The PT will conduct screenings and comprehensive evaluations, develop plans of care, and work to restore, adapt, or maintain functional mobility and quality of life for patients.

Responsibilities include documentation, using standardized tests, and applying evidence-based treatments to improve pain, range of motion, balance, transfers, and gait while ensuring

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in this state.
• Must have current and up to date CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.
• Administer standardized tests/measures (BORG, Timed Get up & Go, 6 Minute Walk Test, Functional Reach Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly & upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Use evidence-based treatment techniques, exercises, and activities to strengthen muscles, reduce pain, improve range of motion, balance and coordination, transfers, gross motor skills & gait.

Skills

Screenings

Evaluations

Documentation

Mobility training

Education

State Physical Therapist license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wilmington, DE 19810

Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team!

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Free and Discounted Employee Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
• Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)

Position Description

The Physical Therapist will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life. Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and that’s where you come in!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.
• Administer standardized tests/measures (BORG, Timed Get up & Go, 6 Minute Walk Test, Functional Reach Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly & upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Use evidence-based treatment techniques, exercises, and activities to strengthen muscles, reduce pain, improve range of motion, balance and coordination, transfers, gross motor skills & gait.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in this state.
• Must have current and up to date CPR certification.