Responsibilities
- Engage in direct patient treatment and communicate relevant updates to the supervising physical therapist.
- Adhere to the treatment plan designed by the physical therapist and operate within state-defined practice standards.
- Apply professional judgment, ethical conduct, and technical expertise during patient interactions.
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and recovery processes with clear instruction and support.
- Recognize individual patient needs and respond with empathy and attentiveness.
- Suggest adjustments to treatment plans to support patient progress, safety, and comfort, reporting them to the physical therapist.
- Enter accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record under PT supervision, including daily notes requiring co-signature.
- Respond to patient inquiries and provide necessary information about their care.
- Assist in therapy delivery by applying thermal agents, positioning patients on equipment, tracking ambulation metrics, and performing assigned exercises and strengthening methods.
- Teach patients proper techniques for using therapy equipment and completing prescribed routines.
- Uphold patient trust by safeguarding confidential health information.
- Ensure a safe and hygienic treatment environment by following established protocols and safety regulations.
- Contribute to departmental excellence by taking initiative on new tasks, seeking ways to improve outcomes, and collaborating with team members.
- Escalate concerns or unresolved issues to the supervising physical therapist for resolution.
Benefits
- Personalized mentorship to enhance clinical decision-making and hands-on proficiency.
- Structured programs to build leadership capabilities and clinical mastery for future advancement.
- Low patient loads that allow time for individualized, high-quality care.
- Performance-linked incentives that increase total earnings based on achievement.
- Access to varied career paths and leadership roles within an expanding organization.
- One-on-one tutoring for the NPTE exam to support licensure success.
- Advanced AI tools that reduce documentation time and improve clinical focus.
Work Arrangement
On-site
Other
- Candidates at all experience levels are welcome; training is available for qualified recent graduates.
- This is a full-time position.
