Physical Therapist - Pediatric Rehab

Overview

Physical Therapist position with a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy evaluation and treatment for patients to improve and/or restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

• Selects, administers and interprets clinically appropriate assessments.
• Effectively integrates educational, medical, social, and psychological factors when interpreting evaluative measures and determining the appropriate treatment diagnoses.
• Develops and implements individual plans of care which promote development and/or restoration of skills required for successful participation in community activities and activities of daily living.
• Collaborates with other healthcare providers to coordinate services and maximize outcomes.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes at various stages and modifies the plan of care to reflect changes in patient performance or condition.
• Designs home exercise programs to facilitate carry over and promote independence; provides instruction and supervision in the implementation of home programs.
• Complies with standards for medical and/or educational records management (e.g., insurance authorization, consents, physician’s referral, documentation) and maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Complies with professional licensure standards and code of ethics.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patient and family in accordance with hospital standards.
• Orients, instructs and directs work activities of assistants, aides and/or students in acute, outpatient and contract settings.

• Bachelor’s degree; graduate of an accredited program.
• Physical Therapist – NH.
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Location notes and additional opportunities listed in the original posting include various Physical Therapist and PTA roles in multiple locations with sign-on bonuses and salary ranges. This description focuses on the core Physical Therapist responsibilities and requirements for the role described above.