Physical Therapist

at Magnolia Assisted Living in Belfast, Maine, United States

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists.

· Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

· Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.

· Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

· Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.

· Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

· Practices departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

· Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans.

· Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.

· Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.

Education and Experience:

· Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.

· Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Physical Requirements:

· Duties require extensive standing and walking.

· Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

· Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

· Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, read, speak, see, and hear.

Join us in delivering compassionate physical therapy that empowers patients on their path to recovery!