Outpatient Physical Therapist

JOB TYPE:  40 hours/week (Full Time Position)

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This role is responsible for providing medically prescribed, goal-oriented physical therapy in a patient’s home or select location based on treatment/patient needs. The role includes providing therapeutic treatments and participating in the development of patient physical therapy plans of care.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.

• Develop plan of care/treatment plan for each patient based on the initial evaluation and objective findings including short and long-term goals, keeping the patient and caregiver as the focus of care.

• Implement treatment plan on an established 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 care realistically attainable.

• Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.

• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate support and follow-up services if needed.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, etc.

   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Compassionate and able to deliver quality patient-centered care

• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills

• Motivated and able be excel in a self-managed environment

• Desire to work a flexible schedule based on patient needs

• Ability to travel to patient homes or desired location for treatment

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Currently-licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Wyoming

• Possesses and maintains a current CPR certification

• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance
  
  Apply today! Please send a cover letter and resume to admin@purposephysicaltherapywy.com.