Neurological Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Essential Functions

-Establishes therapy goals and formulates a treatment plan based on evaluation results.
-Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
-Provides individual, family and group therapy sessions for clients engaged in outpatient therapy
-Participates in the interdisciplinary group for hospice patients and the case conference meetings for home health patients.
-Participates in discharge planning.
-Provides initial assessment of clinical needs using standardized tools and protocols and facilitate recommendations for treatment.
-Records all pertinent data in the patient's medical records.

Looking for a Physical Therapists to treat a diverse caseload of patients including: Neuro, Limb loss, TBI, Balance, Complex Med, and light orthopedic.

Office is located inside the Quincy Hale Family YMCA. Staff have access to a modern fitness facility, pool, and fieldhouse

Free parking is available.

Work with a team of 7 physical therapists in a dynamic environment

Education
Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy required or Master's Degree Physical Therapy preferred or Doctorate Physical Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Physical Therapist [State License] - Generic - required

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred

Experience
Experience working as a physical therapist in a hospital, rehab or Ambulatory setting 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Teaching others how to do something.
- Excellent problem solving, case management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.