APTA Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Summary: Enjoy a $10,000 sign-on bonus! This role involves evaluating and treating musculoskeletal, vascular, and neurological conditions with patient-specific therapies. You will provide education and preventative care to patients, their families, healthcare associates, and the broader community. Acting as a vital link between patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and social services, you will ensure the seamless delivery, education, and coordination of physical therapy services.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Apply clinical expertise and sound judgment to care for patients across all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric, tailoring treatment plans and education accordingly.
• Operate therapeutic equipment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation units, mechanical traction devices, exercise machines, and wound care tools.
• Guide patients in the use of assistive devices, braces, orthotics, prosthetics, and orthopedic equipment.
• Assist patients with mobility, strengthening exercises, muscle reeducation, gait training, activities of daily living, and functional training.
• Modify physiotherapeutic techniques for patients who may have difficulty understanding verbal instructions or performing exercises independently.
• Maintain thorough documentation of patient care in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including peer review and evaluation of patient care quality.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and professionalism in all patient and colleague interactions.
• Supervise aides, students, and volunteers as needed.
• Support departmental functions and contribute to educational efforts for staff development.
• Commit to ongoing self-education relevant to clinical practice and patient diagnoses.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy program recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association or equivalent accrediting bodies.
• Continuing education courses relevant to clinical practice and professional responsibilities.
• Active involvement in professional organizations at local, state, and national levels as appropriate.
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree required.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for licensure in the applicable state.
• Current CPR certification required.

Work Shift: 1st Shift, 40 hours per week.

This position is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.