Physical Therapist

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Physical Therapist providing therapy services to patients in the Orofino area of Idaho. Responsibilities include developing care plans, educating patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);
  • Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;
  • Provides patient and caregiver education;
  • Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals;
  • Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care;
  • Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care;
  • Evaluates home environment;
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab;
  • Directing physical therapy treatment;
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances;
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy;
  • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition;
  • Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy;
  • May train patient in the use of prosthetic device;
  • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary;
  • Participates in discharge planning for patient;
  • Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed;
  • Participates in peer consultation process;
  • Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

Requirements:

  • Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State of Idaho and the State of Washington.
  • Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.
  • Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
  • Community/home health experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits:

  • 401k options
  • EAP
  • etc.