Specialty:
Physical Therapist / PT
Profession:
Physical Therapy
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Details
Physical Therapist - PT
MLee Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and skilled Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our client's dynamic & growing healthcare team.
MLee Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and skilled Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our client's dynamic & growing healthcare team.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients to evaluate their physical condition, functional abilities, and limitations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and collaborate with the patient and their healthcare team to establish achievable goals.
- Administer appropriate physical therapy techniques, exercises, and modalities to improve patients' strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families on proper home exercise programs and self-management techniques to enhance the effectiveness of therapy.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation under hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, occupational therapists, and nurses, to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Stay current with advancements in physical therapy practices and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- State licensure as a Physical Therapist and certification from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Proven experience in outpatient physical therapy settings, with a strong background in orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empathize and build rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds and ages.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, providing compassionate and effective treatments.
- Knowledge of the latest evidence-based physical therapy techniques and willingness to incorporate new research into practice.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.