Physical Therapist

Position: Physical Therapist

Salary Range: $39.78 - $42.40 per hour

Schedule: 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, no weekend rotation

Location: Split between Lodge at Whispering Pines and Arbor Lodge Wisconsin Rapids, with travel required between both locations

Setting: Assisted Living

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients to assess their physical abilities and limitations

- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals

- Implement treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities

- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed

- Educate patients and their families on exercises and techniques to improve mobility and function

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as occupational therapists and physicians, to coordinate patient care

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

- Adhere to all professional and ethical standards set by the American Physical Therapy Association and state licensing board

- Travel between The Lodge at Whispering Pines and Arbor Lodge Wisconsin Rapids as needed to provide services to residents at both locations

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 2 years of experience in a clinical setting, preferably in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility

- Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles and techniques

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Willingness to travel between locations as needed

- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care