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| Company: |
Studio 56 Staffing |
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| Job Title: |
Physical Therapist |
| Job category: |
Healthcare |
| Job Location: |
USA |
| Job Reference Number: |
s56-0227 |
| Job Description: |
Job Summary – Physical Therapist
Plans and administers prescribed physical therapy treatment program for patients/residents to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following illness, disease, or injury.
Physical therapists assist patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, strokes, and cerebral palsy. They provide therapeutic services to improve a patient’s mobility, alleviate pain, and help them cope with permanent physical disabilities. They may use therapeutic equipment and techniques such as massage to improve muscle strength, whirlpool baths, ultrasonic machines, and ultraviolet and infrared lamps. They teach patients how to do exercises to improve their physical health.
•Undertake a comprehensive examination/assessment/evaluation of the patient/client or needs of a client group
•Formulate a diagnosis, prognosis, and plan
•Provide consultation within their expertise and determine when patients/clients need to be referred to another healthcare professional
•Implement a physical therapist intervention/treatment programme
•Determine the outcomes of any interventions/treatments
•Make recommendations for self management.
Physical therapists should have strong interpersonal skills to effectively educate patients about their physical therapy treatments and to work together with the patient’s family. Therapists should also be compassionate and have a strong desire to help people in need.
1. The leading owner and operator of long-term care centers in the United States
2. Network of more than 500 long-term care centers, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and home health care & hospice offices
3. Revenues in excess of $2.8 Billion
4. Over 61,000 employees worldwide
5. Benefits start 1st day of the first full month after 30 days of employment
Medical/Dental
Group term life, AD&D, Disability Insurance
Supplemental benefits program
Vision discount plan
Legal Services Plan
Educational Assistance
Credit Union Membership
Retirement
401K
Retirement Savings Plan
Eligible after 6 months of service
For each dollar contributed (up to 6% of pay), our Client matches $.50
(up to 3% of pay)
Match begins after 12 months of service
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Skills Required:: |
Education
Credentialed Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and currently licensed in this state.
Experience
Prior experience in Physical Therapy, preferred.
Physical Demands
Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Walking, standing, bending, stooping and sitting for extended periods. Full use of gross and fine motor skills of the upper and lower extremities. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use insight when utilizing applicable tests and equipment.
Travel
May accompany a resident to an appointment or home assessment, assist at other centers and/or attend company sponsored meetings.
Principal Contacts
Residents and other physical therapy staff as well as the center staff in general.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor Degree |
Language Requirements: |
English-Very GoodOther: English |
| Employment Type: |
Full TimeTemporary |
| Yearly Salary: |
Unspecified |
| Posting Date: |
2009-10-27 |
| Level of Education: |
Bachelor |
| Years of Work Experience: |
1 to 2 Years |
| Job also available in: |
Clarksburg, WV\r\nGig Harbor, WA\r\nPalm Desert, CA\r\nShawano, WI\r\nKing of Prussia, PA\r\nWichita, KS\r\nLynnwood, WA\r\nCharleston, WV\r\nUnion, SC |
| Company: |
Studio 56 Staffing |
| Contact Name: |
Studio 56 Staffing |
| Contact Phone: |
804-318-7118 |
| Preferred Method of Contact: |
E-mail |
| Preferred Language of Resume/Application: |
English |
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