Physical Therapist | South Portland, ME

Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients; reports to the lead therapist or manager of physical therapy. Supervises the physical therapy assistants, aides and athletic trainers in direct patient care and related activities.

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