Physical Therapist

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$40.00/hr - $50.00/hr

• Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
• Current state licensure or license eligible
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exert up to 25 pounds of force frequently
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• Occasional push and pull up to 25 pounds
• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Bending frequently
• Overhead reach infrequently
• Squatting occasionally
• Kneeling occasionally
• Standing rotation occasionally
• Gripping frequently
• Sitting occasionally
• Stair climbing occasionally
• Average work day up to 8 hours
• May be subject to unpredictable and hazardous patient/resident behavior

Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.

• Provide and direct physical therapy services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, documentation, and communication under physician orders.
• Initiate referrals when appropriate in accordance with Northwoods Rehab policies and procedures.
• Conduct screening assessments at regular intervals to determine intervention needs.
• Evaluate patients to obtain data for treatment planning and implementation.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings to patients, families, and other team members.
• Establish individual patient schedules with other team members.
• Develop treatment plans, identifying short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them.
• Coordinate treatment plans with patients, families, and the therapeutic team.
• Implement and conduct treatments as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Monitor patient responses to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals.
• Develop appropriate home or community programs to maintain and enhance patient performance in their own environment.
• Document assessment results, treatment details, follow‑up, and termination of services.
• Adapt treatment to meet the individual needs of patients.
• Provide and recommend adaptive devices, orthotics, or prosthetics; train patients, families, and staff in their use.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise and direct Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants in treatment plan implementation.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Aides, Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students, and volunteers.
• Review quality and appropriateness of services delivered and individual physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency using predetermined criteria.
• Participate in patient, family, and staff education.
• Coordinate the total rehabilitation program with other team members.
• Adhere to Northwoods Rehab procedures regarding documentation of physical therapy services.
• Attend in‑service and facility meetings as required.
• Provide in‑service education to care team members and the community.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area, complying with infection control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow‑up of patient therapy programs.
• Maintain positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisors, patients, family members, and facility personnel.
• Report to work on time and coordinate schedule for efficient patient treatments.
• Assist with and participate in the Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Adhere to established confidentiality standards.
• Project a positive and professional image at all times.
• Travel for home assessments within a reasonable distance from the facility if required.
• Maintain secure passwords for the required software.
• Perform other duties as assigned to effectively fulfill role responsibilities.

Entry level

Full‑time

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