Physical Therapist

Job Description

We are recruiting a Physical Therapist for one of our clients to work in a brandnew Acute Rehab Unit. Under the general direction of and upon physician referral their primary duties would be to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients develop treatment goals plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of physical therapy treatment procedures.

The Physical Therapist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department. The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status.

Hours: Normal hours are 8am 4:30pm Schedule is based on department needs. Schedule will be either TuesdaySaturday (five 8hour shifts) or WednesdaySaturday (four 10hour shifts).

PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES

• Based upon the treatment diagnosis of the patient OBJECTIVELY and QUANTIFIABLY assess a baseline level of physical function for each patient referred. Such evaluations should include baseline assessment of pertinent medical and onset history cognitive function sensoryperceptualmotor function functional mobility and pain control. This baseline information should be sufficient to adequately form the basis of treatment outcome goals.
• Based upon the initial assessment of the patient identify functional needs and establish appropriate treatment outcome goals. Such goals will be established as an expected outcome of the patients treatment plan will be expressed in measurable terms and will be realistic and appropriate to the patients condition.
• Based upon the treatment outcome goals established for the patient plan and implement treatment programs designed to achieve or significantly progress toward achievement of outcome goals. Treatment programs will be dynamic relative to the clinical response of the patient and will achieve a level of consistency and continuity that will enhance the patients clinical response.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Idaho
• Current BLS
• A Masters Degree is preferred

Additional Information

$15000 Signon Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Amount is negotiable based on relocation distance & comes with a 2year work requirement (paid out within 30days of submission of receipts). If someone received both signon & relocation assistance total commitment would be for 2 yrs.

Remote Work :

No