Physical Therapist, EI

This position provides services to children ages 0-3 with developmental needs and their families in-home and/or community settings throughout Union County. This role requires a compassionate healer who is passionate about their patients and committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility. Someone with experience working with a wide range of patient injuries and age groups, who is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care. The incumbent is a patient skilled professional who encourages and inspires our clients to work toward greater independence and recovery.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards to include:

• Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short and long term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
• Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
• Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
• Experience with recommending assistive equipment to patients and outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries.
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and an understanding of when these techniques can benefit patients.
• A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook on PT and the ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way.

Qualifications:  

• At least 2 years of experience providing physical therapy to patients at home or in a fully equipped PT facility and who has the following qualifications: 
• BS or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.  
• Current Physical Therapy license for state of operation. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED). 
• Must have personal vehicle to travel between clients homes and schools Bilingual English/Spanish a plus!

Working Conditions: Working in home settings - will require travel to various types of homes. ADA Requirements: Lifting a minimum of 30 pounds; Sitting 30%; Standing 60%; Walking and Bending.