Job Description:
Position: Physical Therapist
Salary Range: $46-$51 per hour
Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, no weekend rotation
Setting: 100 bed, skilled nursing facility (SNF)
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our team at our 100-bed skilled nursing facility. As a Physical Therapist, you will work with a diverse patient population to provide rehabilitative services and improve their overall physical function and mobility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients based on their specific needs and goals
- Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities to improve strength, range of motion, and functional abilities
- Monitor and document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients
- Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs and strategies for maintaining their physical function and mobility
- Adhere to all state and federal regulations and ethical standards in the provision of physical therapy services
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Current state license to practice as a Physical Therapist
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a SNF setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and therapeutic techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in electronic medical record systems