Staff physical therapist job description
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Example staff physical therapist requirements on a job description
Staff physical therapist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in staff physical therapist job postings.
Sample staff physical therapist requirements
- Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- A minimum of two years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of physical therapy treatment methods.
Sample required staff physical therapist soft skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Possess a high level of self-motivation.
Staff physical therapist job description example 1
ProActive Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine staff physical therapist job description
PROACTIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY CENTERS is a 100% PT-owned, growing company with state of-the-art outpatient clinics. If you seek to be part of a close-knit group of individuals who truly love going to work every day, you belong at ProActive!
Responsibilities:
- Complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients in an outpatient setting
- Establishment of comprehensive Plan of Care to address identified deficits and restore prior level of function
- Collaborate and communicate with Clinic Director and Team members to ensure continuity of care
- Assess patients regularly for appropriate progression and/or modification of POC
- Promote a positive work environment and contribute to our team approach
- Timely, thorough and accurate documentation of patient care provided in our EMR system
- Actively demonstrate adherence to ProActive's Core Values
- Communicate effectively with patients and their family members to promote their active participation in therapy
We offer the following employee benefits:
- Extremely competitive salaries
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K with a 5% match
- Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance at no cost to you
- Continuing Education paid by ProActive as approved
- Generous PTO and holiday time
- Unmatched support staff, including technicians to assist in patient care
- Opportunity to start new programs or to receive training for existing ones
- MOST IMPORTANT: Work with an outstanding group of people that make patients better AND have fun doing it
ProActive Physical Therapy Centers encourages you to join our energetic group of Physical Therapy Professionals and make our team even stronger. We value your passion and expertise! Go to www.MyProActivePT.com to read about ProActive Physical Therapy Centers.
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Staff physical therapist job description example 2
Kaiser Permanente staff physical therapist job description
Responsible for the physical therapy management of patients under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Director.
UNAC/UHCP (United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals) is the collective bargaining representative of Rehab Services positions in Northern California effective 9/26/2021
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
+ Initiates discharge planning from physical therapy. Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family. Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
+ Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.
+ Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ N/A
Education
+ Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelors or masters or doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign-trained equivalent by date of hire.
License, Certification, Registration
+ Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire
+ National Provider Identifier required at hire
+ Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
+ Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ N/A
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Outpatient Staff Physical Therapist - Petaluma
LOCATION: Petaluma, California
REQNUMBER: 1103752
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
UNAC/UHCP (United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals) is the collective bargaining representative of Rehab Services positions in Northern California effective 9/26/2021
Essential Responsibilities:
+ Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction. Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
+ Initiates discharge planning from physical therapy. Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate. Provides advice and education to patient and family. Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patient towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
+ Discharges patient from physical therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from physical therapy. Provides accurate, timely documentation of physical therapy patient management. Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice.
+ Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
+ N/A
Education
+ Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum with a bachelors or masters or doctoral degree with certification in physical therapy or foreign-trained equivalent by date of hire.
License, Certification, Registration
+ Physical Therapist License (California) required at hire
+ National Provider Identifier required at hire
+ Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements:
+ Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ N/A
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Outpatient Staff Physical Therapist - Petaluma
LOCATION: Petaluma, California
REQNUMBER: 1103752
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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Staff physical therapist job description example 3
Central Maine Healthcare staff physical therapist job description
At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.
**Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!**
The Opportunity
The well-rounded physical therapy team at Rumford Hospital is growing! This position makes a direct positive impact on the Western Foothills community by providing one-on-one physical therapy services to patients of all ages. Contribute to Central Maine Healthcare's commitment to affordable, world-class care while receiving professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
What You'll Do
• Evaluate patients and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to restore patients to their maximum functional potential, according to acceptable principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Direct therapeutic intervention for the restoration of patient's functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
• Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in the setting of the outpatient clinic with cross training in acute care provided.
• Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Collaborate as a member of the healthcare team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain consistent with training and competency review, including regulatory requirements such as JCAHO (if applicable), and state and federal regulations and standards.
Skills and Attributes for Success
• Flexibility, organization and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to identify and respectfully address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Ability to meet current documentation standards and policies in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
Requirements and Qualifications for the Position
• Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.
• Current BCLS certification.
Recent graduates are welcome to apply!
What It's Like Working at CMH
• CMH provides support to participate in continuing education opportunities, helping our team members achieve their own goals while helping patients achieve theirs.
• Therapists gain exposure in multiple areas and specialties to develop a well-rounded skillset.
• Every physical therapy patient visit is a one-on-one session to provide attentive, personalized care.
• Rumford Hospital provides the ability to provide both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Therapy teams across the CMH system work closely together to provide additional resources, support and training.
• A mixture of veteran and recently graduated therapists promotes a skillful and diverse environment.
• A generous paid time off plan allows team members to enjoy hiking, skiing and other scenic activities that Vacationland has to offer.
• Affordable healthcare, dental and vision coverage plans permit team members to prioritize their health while maintaining flexibility.
• CMH's comprehensive wellness program keeps team members healthy while also enhancing financial wellness with generous HSA contributions.
About Central Maine Healthcare
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, Life Flight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued an emergency rule to add COVID-19 vaccination to the existing law that requires certain vaccinations of healthcare workers. All healthcare workers are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 1, 2021. In addition, these same government offices issued a ruling earlier this year that flu Immunizations will also be added to the vaccine requirement list for Healthcare workers
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!
**Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!**
The Opportunity
The well-rounded physical therapy team at Rumford Hospital is growing! This position makes a direct positive impact on the Western Foothills community by providing one-on-one physical therapy services to patients of all ages. Contribute to Central Maine Healthcare's commitment to affordable, world-class care while receiving professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
What You'll Do
• Evaluate patients and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to restore patients to their maximum functional potential, according to acceptable principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Direct therapeutic intervention for the restoration of patient's functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.
• Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in the setting of the outpatient clinic with cross training in acute care provided.
• Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Collaborate as a member of the healthcare team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain consistent with training and competency review, including regulatory requirements such as JCAHO (if applicable), and state and federal regulations and standards.
Skills and Attributes for Success
• Flexibility, organization and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism.
• Ability to identify and respectfully address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Ability to meet current documentation standards and policies in a timely fashion.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
Requirements and Qualifications for the Position
• Current State Physical Therapy Licensure.
• Current BCLS certification.
Recent graduates are welcome to apply!
What It's Like Working at CMH
• CMH provides support to participate in continuing education opportunities, helping our team members achieve their own goals while helping patients achieve theirs.
• Therapists gain exposure in multiple areas and specialties to develop a well-rounded skillset.
• Every physical therapy patient visit is a one-on-one session to provide attentive, personalized care.
• Rumford Hospital provides the ability to provide both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Therapy teams across the CMH system work closely together to provide additional resources, support and training.
• A mixture of veteran and recently graduated therapists promotes a skillful and diverse environment.
• A generous paid time off plan allows team members to enjoy hiking, skiing and other scenic activities that Vacationland has to offer.
• Affordable healthcare, dental and vision coverage plans permit team members to prioritize their health while maintaining flexibility.
• CMH's comprehensive wellness program keeps team members healthy while also enhancing financial wellness with generous HSA contributions.
About Central Maine Healthcare
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, Life Flight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued an emergency rule to add COVID-19 vaccination to the existing law that requires certain vaccinations of healthcare workers. All healthcare workers are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 1, 2021. In addition, these same government offices issued a ruling earlier this year that flu Immunizations will also be added to the vaccine requirement list for Healthcare workers
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024