Physical Therapist / PT
US-NC-RALEIGH
BrightSpring Health Services
Req #: 168155
Type: PRN
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Overview: Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program: Who we are looking for: * An experienced PT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community * You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace * You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists What you will receive: * Flexible Schedule Created by You * Paid per hour (not just per visit) * Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement * Educational Programs * Growth/Advancement Opportunities Responsibilities: What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to: * Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans * Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences * Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources * Communicate patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members * Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes Qualifications: What you will need: * Minimum of bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program * Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicing * Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations * A minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred * Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury * Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions * Ability to lift 50 pounds * Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures * Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods * Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times * A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations
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