Onsite Physical Therapist, DPT

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About the role

  • Physical Therapist (DPT) providing services at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Supporting military healthcare as part of GiaCare Inc.'s mission for high-quality medical services.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a full range of Physical Therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility
  • Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient
  • Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function
  • Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
  • Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology
  • Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment
  • Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems
  • Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care
  • Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required
  • Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Entry-level physical therapists must be graduates of a physical therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Completion of professional coursework in the specialty area such as Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS)
  • Two years of experience within the last three years as a physical therapist
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted license from any U.S. jurisdiction to practice as a Physical Therapist

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance (GiaCare pays for employee's medical benefits)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401k (Non-matching)
  • Employee Referral Program

Job title

Physical Therapist, DPT

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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