RestoraCare Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Lewiston, Idaho.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available 3 Physical Therapists Needed for: 3 days outpatient, 1 day inpatient (with being on weekend rotation which would be 1x/month) OR they can be 4 days outpatient with being on weekend rotation 1x/month Outpatient only with covering/supervising PTA for pediatrics (about 15% of caseload) and the rest outpatient adults Full-time new ARU (acute rehab unit) Under the general direction of and upon physician referral; to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients, develop treatment goals, plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of physical therapy treatment procedures.
The Physical Therapist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department. The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status. PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES Based upon the treatment diagnosis of the patient, OBJECTIVELY and QUANTIFIABLY assess a baseline level of physical function for each patient referred. Such evaluations should include baseline assessment of pertinent medical and onset history, cognitive function, sensory-perceptual-motor function, functional mobility, and pain control. This baseline information should be sufficient to adequately form the basis of treatment outcome goals. Based upon the initial assessment of the patient, identify functional needs and establish appropriate treatment outcome goals. Such goals will be established as an expected outcome of the patient's treatment plan, will be expressed in measurable terms, and will be realistic and appropriate to the patient's condition. Based upon the treatment outcome goals established for the patient, plan and implement treatment programs designed to achieve or significantly progress toward achievement of outcome goals. Treatment programs will be dynamic relative to the clinical response of the patient and will achieve a level of consistency and continuity that will enhance the patient's clinical response. Work Conditions/Hours
Normal hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Normal Physical Therapy clinic conditions. Minimum Requirements: Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Idaho Current BLS
A Master's Degree is preferred
RestoraCare Staffing Job ID #1730.