Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is responsible for performing patientevaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services inaccordance with the plan of care developed for each individual patient andphysician’s orders when applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs initial comprehensive assessment and reassessmentsand regularly reevaluates patient for rehabilitation needs, and works incollaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team tomodify the plan of care as appropriate

Participates in developing the plan of care in collaborationwith the physician and other members of the health care team

Assesses and evaluates and/or assists the physician inassessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, function status, and homeenvironment (as applicable)

Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and Range ofMotion (ROM)

On incisions resulting from orthopedic surgery, removesstaples or sutures and manages incision line

Provides physical therapy treatment and establishes physicaltherapy plan of care

Instructs patient, families, and/or caregivers in the use ofand care of therapeutic appliances

Determines priority needs for physical therapy

Reports patients’ reaction(s) to treatment or changes incondition to physician and/or designee

Initiates physical therapy program and instructs, consults,and/or advises other personnel and/or family/caregiver regarding certain phasesof physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, and explains thegoals of the physical therapy program by participating in case conferences

Trains patient in use of prosthetic device(s) and use ofother assistive devices (e.g., walker); ensures equipment used in the course ofpatient treatment is in good working order

Uses appropriate equipment to meet patient goals, cleans andmaintains equipment according to manufactures guidelines

Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries basedon the attainment and progress of goals, and responses to treatment or changesin condition

Participates in discharge planning

Participates in peer consultation process

Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to thecompany’s policies/procedures and state regulations

Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation inaccordance with the plan of care and company policy and procedures

Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state ofpractice

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

One (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapyexperience preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.