LHC Group
Physical Therapist
LHC Group, Forest City, North Carolina, United States, 28043
Physical Therapist
Forest City, NC
Full Time or Part Time or PRN
Therapy
2024011161
Job Description
Summary We are hiring for
Physical Therapist
to join our team in Senior Living. At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the?meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,?each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. ?As a
Physical Therapist , you can expect:? ?the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships? ?continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities ?independence and autonomy? ?career growth possibilities?
Responsibilities
Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identifies needs, establishes an individualized treatment plan of care, and sets goals to be used in the team plan of care. Sets initial STG's and LTG's. Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance and cleaning logs, reports broken or faulty equipment. Maintains equipment logs for required equipment in the outpatient clinic. Follows medical regimen developed for the patient. Is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.). Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc. Completes D/C summary on each patient on their final visit to outpatient PT.
Education and Experience
Current Physical Therapist licensure in state of practice. Current CPR certification required. Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Job Description
Summary We are hiring for
Physical Therapist
to join our team in Senior Living. At LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the?meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,?each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. ?As a
Physical Therapist , you can expect:? ?the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships? ?continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities ?independence and autonomy? ?career growth possibilities?
Responsibilities
Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identifies needs, establishes an individualized treatment plan of care, and sets goals to be used in the team plan of care. Sets initial STG's and LTG's. Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance and cleaning logs, reports broken or faulty equipment. Maintains equipment logs for required equipment in the outpatient clinic. Follows medical regimen developed for the patient. Is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.). Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc. Completes D/C summary on each patient on their final visit to outpatient PT.
Education and Experience
Current Physical Therapist licensure in state of practice. Current CPR certification required. Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.