Physical Therapist

Description

New Graduates Welcome to Apply!

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time. Work schedule M-Fr, working either 3-12’s or 4-10’s dependent on therapist preference.

Compensation: Competitive salary, $2,500/year in continuing education, full benefits package.

We are searching for a physical therapist to join our close-knit team at Premier Bone and Joint Centers. Our group offers numerous mentorship opportunities, fosters growth, and supports work life balance. We are looking for a team player, with an ability to connect with each patient on a 1:1 basis. Our clinic is outpatient orthopedic, but presents with a well-rounded group of practitioners—including wound specialists, vertigo specialists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and much more. We encourage growth and chasing your passions.

Our bright, beautiful facility was built in 2021 with a large gym, outdoor space, and lots of sunshine. We are housed in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with quick access to multiple outdoor activities. Laramie also houses the University of Wyoming, lending access to collegiate sports and the arts. And as a bonus, Wyoming has no state income tax!

Company Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays and continuing education time
• New employee mentorship program
• Team approach with the physicians- they are just down the hall and have a great deal of respect for the therapists
• Excellent benefits package
• Patient first approach- our patients are more than a number!
• Professional development and growth are encouraged
• No double booking requirements
• Paid time off
• Work life balance is encouraged

Premier Bone and Joint Centers has been in practice for 50 years. We house 9 physicians, 7 PT’s and 5 PTA’s. Together, our physical therapists have over 250 years combined experience.

Job Summary:

Examines and evaluates patients/clients, establishes relevant therapy diagnoses and prognoses, and plans of care. Coordinates, directs, and administers physical therapy interventions as outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association and relevant to federal and state regulations in an effort to provide the highest quality and efficiency of patient care. Complies with documentation requirements related to this position. Enthusiastically participates in department development and education of the community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Examination & Evaluation of Patient/Client:

Examination

• Complete a comprehensive examination or screen, including history, systems review, and specific test and measures adapted according to the patient needs for all varieties of patient problems or dysfunctions.
• Gather relevant information from medical records, patients, family, and other health professionals as needed utilizing all available software/programs.

Objective Measures

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform accurate assessment of the following: functional skills (ADL), manual muscle test, range of motion (ROM), sensory evaluation, gait/posture analysis, neurological and orthopaedic status, chronic and acute pain syndromes, integumentary and cardiopulmonary systems.

Analyzes Patient Information

• Effectively analyze patient information to make appropriate clinical judgments on the patient's specific case, creating thorough and appropriate short- and long-term goals, assigning appropriate physical therapy specific diagnoses, prognosis, and plan of care.

Evaluation Document

• Completes a thorough, well-documented, and timely evaluation on each patient per department policy and adapts for specific patient needs.
• Incorporates patient response into plan and treatment.

Patient Communication

• Communicates at the level of understanding of the patient, caregiver, family, or others necessary to ensure comprehension of the current condition, realistic goals, expected outcomes, and intended interventions and their purpose based on the patient's individual socioeconomic and physical/mental status.
• Informs patient when incorporation of a physical therapist assistant (PTA) is appropriate, the role, and expectations of a PTA use.

Physical Therapy Interventions:

Therapeutic Interventions

• Selects appropriate and safe therapeutic interventions for the patient that provides effective and efficient progress towards the patient's goals and addresses all of the patient's needs.

Current Intervention Techniques

• Explores and educates self on current therapeutic interventions that are supported by research and data, as