Physical Therapist Job Opening

Physical Therapist Job Description

Odom Health and Wellness is an emerging leader in innovative senior rehabilitation, providing top quality rehab to our clients. We are uniquely structured as an outpatient provider strategically located within assisted living facilities, serving both residents of the assisted living facilities as well as members of the surrounding community. Our therapists enjoy a dynamic and rapidly growing work environment that is unparalleled in the field of geriatric rehabilitation with multiple avenues for both personal and professional growth. We pride ourselves in our culture of clinical excellence within a fun, flexible and team-oriented setting.

Summary of the Physical Therapist Job Description:

The Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing outpatient physical therapy services for ODOM HEALTH & WELLNESS in an ethical and professional manner. Physical Therapy services for ODOM HEALTH & WELLNESS will be provided in accordance with each specific state guidelines.

The employee shall also perform (i) such other duties as are customarily performed by an employee in a similar position, and (ii) such other and unrelated services and duties as may be assigned to the employee from time to time by ODOM HEALTH & WELLNES.

Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist:

• Evaluate and treat patients in accordance with state guidelines, identifying root causes of dysfunction that directly translates to impairments in daily function
• Establish appropriate POC (Plans of Care) for the patients outlining the path to achieve the patients goals; reassess periodically to keep goals relevant
• Oversee the treatment provided by the PTA based on established POC
• Delivers treatment to patients including manual therapy, educating and performing therapeutic exercises, training of proper techniques for movements and body mechanics, develops balance systems or addresses vertigo, and addressing pain in order to reach goals
• Educates patient on best ways to self-manage condition; educates family on best ways to help the patient
• Update POC as necessary for the patients care
• Assesses for appropriate adaptive equipment, including canes, walkers, orthotics, etc.
• Develop discharge plan for patients once completing their physical therapy
• Document patients’ treatment on a daily basis based on established and accepted practice guidelines
• Submit appropriate charges on a daily basis for physical therapy services provided that date
• Communicate on a regular basis with the physician and medical staff regarding patients’ current status or change in status
• Assist in developing and updating ODOM HEALTH & WELLNESS treatment protocols on an as needed basis

Actively participate in ODOM HEALTH & WELLNESS staff meetings

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time