Physical Therapist - Pelvic| Full-Time | South Portland, ME | $3,000 Sign On Bonus!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides evaluations including examining patients medical histories and then test and measure strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function


• Plans and prepares, treatment plans describing strategy, purpose and anticipated outcome


• Administers manual exercises, application of physical agents (ie., ultrasound, electric stimulation), massage and traction


• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitioners


• Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices.  Instructs patients on at-home exercises


• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely


• Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner


• Discharges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals


• Keeps treatment areas clean, organized and unobstructed, cleans equipment after treatment


• Assists in training and orientation of new staff


• Assists in maintaining and updating files on patient education material


• Maintains adequate supply of inventory and organizes treatment area


• Treats all patients with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current State License as a Physical Therapist


• 1-3 years of clinical experience in the outpatient setting preferred


• Demonstrates effective communication methods either, written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic


• Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers


• Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking


• Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives


• Identifies and works proactively to solve problems


• Prioritizes work activity based on department demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision


• Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others of the department and equipment


• Attends continuing education courses and provide in service education to PT and medical staff