Licensed Physical Therapist

Overview

As a Licensed Physical Therapist, you’ll evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide rehabilitation across relevant care settings. You’ll apply your knowledge of anatomy and physiology to support safe, purposeful movement and help patients work toward their functional goals.

Your impact

Clear care plans and coordinated discharge planning help patients and their care teams prepare for the next stage of recovery.

Duties

• Assess patient needs and deliver physical therapy, including appropriate techniques such as trigger point therapy.
• Develop, update, and carry out treatment plans for rehabilitation needs, including orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
• Communicate with patients and collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Complete accurate physical therapy documentation in line with clinical documentation standards; manage electronic health records (EHR) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Qualifications

• Current physical therapist license required for the applicable jurisdiction; experience practicing in a physical therapy role.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and physiotherapy principles.
• Patient care and client communication skills, with the ability to develop and document treatment plans.
• Relevant experience may include acute care, hospital, inpatient, clinic, outpatient, outpatient rehabilitation center, home health, or home and community care.
• Experience working with geriatric patients or in orthopedics, neurology, or pediatrics is valuable.

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person