Physical Therapist I

Department/Unit:
Physical Medicine
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:
$84,783.00 - $131,414.00
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats injury, disease and other conditions of health. Physical Therapy includes performance and interpretation of tests and measurements to assess pathological, pathomechanical and developmental deficits of human systems. Physical therapists help people with physical injuries or illnesses regain range of movement and control their pain. Physical therapists help individuals who have lost motor function due to accidents, illness or age. They help determine the root causes of the trauma, counsel patients, and work with them to create a plan for rehabilitation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Administers patient evaluation and treatments employing physical therapy modalities, procedures and interventions.
Schedules patients. Maintains written and verbal communication regarding patient and departmental concerns, and submits accurate billing information
Participates in rotations in all clinical areas
Participates in teaching, including annual in-service to peers
Participates as a clinical instructor for students
Supervises PTA’s
Promotes and contributes to all sanitary and housekeeping policies which are designed to maintain the cleanliness and readiness of all clinic and general staff areas
Participates with the department quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree of Physical Therapy - required
Master's Degree of Physical Therapy - required
Doctorate Degree of Physical Therapy - required
Acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience - preferred
Must be clinically proficient in all treatment areas including orthopedics, vascular, neurology, rehabilitation, critical care, and pediatrics
PT - Physical Therapist Upon Hire - required
BCPR - Board Certification Physical Rehabilitation Upon Hire - required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire - required
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently
Pushing - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Climbing - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Crouching - Frequently
Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Rarely
Extreme heat - Rarely
Humidity - Rarely
Wet - Rarely
Noise - Constantly
Hazards - Frequently
Temperature Change - Rarely
Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
Vibration - Rarely
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