Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist – Selectis Health

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Under indirect supervision, provides direct resident care to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations in clinic, in‑patient, outpatient, and outreach programs. Plans therapy programs, directs and assists residents in exercises and use of wheelchairs and other devices, and evaluates resident progress. Educates residents and families in appropriate physical therapy methods. Leads the work of and serves as a resource for other therapists.

This facility expects employees to promote teamwork, hospitality, and comfort for its residents.

• Plans therapy program for neuromusculoskeletal residents, as prescribed by physician, including posture, gait, range of motion, muscle testing, sensory testing, specific extremity and spinal segmental motion, biomechanical analysis of functional activities, orthotic analysis (if trained), ergonomic analysis, and other relevant assessments.
• Administers appropriate physical agents given physicians' protocols, residents' medical histories, and therapist's knowledge of indications and contra‑indications, including electrotherapy, sound energy, heat/cold therapy, hydrotherapy, and JOBST compression.
• Directs and aids residents in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training, utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.
• Evaluates, records, and reports on residents' progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team.
• Supervises PTA(s) per state guidelines.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy
• Current license in state of practice
• Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization
• Organized and detailed in work performance
• Good communication skills with excellent self‑discipline and patience
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
• Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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