Physical Therapist
Location: Mishawaka, IN
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Elara Caring
Category: Physical Therapist
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Responsibilities:
- Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists; reviews patients functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Designs and implements a plan of care for patients, incorporating participation by significant others when appropriate.
- Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
- Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients functional goals.
- Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and care plans; maintains prescriptions and necessary signatures.
- Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
- Physically demanding environment requiring full range of body motion including handling, lifting, and transferring of patients.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
- Current, unrestricted Physical Therapy license valid in state of practice.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare facility.
- Ability and willingness to travel within branch/office coverage area.
- Dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance per state laws.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.