Pro Re Nata (PRN) Physical Therapist (PT) for Buckhannon, WV

Odyssey Rehabilitation; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Rehabilitation in Buckhannon, WV is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to organize and conduct physical therapy programs, guiding residents toward independence and improved function. You will direct client participation, promote safety, and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to tailor plans to each individual.

Responsibilities include evaluating progress, teaching mobility skills, fitting adaptive devices, documenting care, and supervising staff to maintain high standards of

Qualifications

• Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the AMA Council on Medical Education and the APTA and certified by the APTA.
• Able and willing to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates clients, develops treatment goals and methods, and documents services.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains clients in using splints and orthotics.
• Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual.
• Consults with rehab team to select appropriate therapy regimen.
• Instructs clients in mobility skills and evaluates progress.
• Adapts program to individual client needs.
• Promotes safety and participates in meetings.
• Supervises supportive personnel per state standards.
• Orders supplies and maintains equipment.
• Provides customer service and compassionate care to residents and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Physical therapy degree

Job description

Job Location: Buckhannon, WV 26201

Job Description: Physical Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy programs for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation. He/she directs client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates clients, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services include application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, balance and orientation.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains clients in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics.
• Selects physical agent modalities suited to the individual's needs, physical capacity, mobility activities and diagnosis.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client.
• Instructs client in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluates client progress, attitudes and behavior as related to Rehabilitative potential.
• Adapts program according to the needs of individual client.
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Attends and contributes to client care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
• Puts customer service first: ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The Physical Therapist must be a graduate of a physical therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association and certified by the American Physical Therapy Association under its requirements.
• He/she must be able and willing to practice physical therapy per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.