Physical Therapist | Yarmouth, ME | Full Time

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