Physical Therapist

This individual will be responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy evaluation and intervention to patients with complex medical diagnosis and/or difficult social situations (multi system impairments and or multiple co-morbidities) referred by a licensed provider.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers treatments and physical agents as determined by the evaluation in an effort to restore function and prevent further disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Partners with, patients their families and/or caregivers to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Documents appropriately and accurately with regard to content and timeliness.
• Coordinates delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (PTA, Medical Assistant, PT Aide, etc.)
• Instructs other team members in patient-specific therapy techniques related to physical therapy.
• Provides ongoing mentorship to new physical therapy employees and current employees who may be rotating into their area of practice for the first time, or haven’t been their in a long time.
• Provide advice to more novice clinicians about all aspects of physical therapy practice as needed.
• Promotes and environment of advanced clinical reasoning and teaching in all aspects of their practice.
• Participate in annual evidence base case study.
• Able to reflect on clinical practice and identify areas of needed personal professional development and pursues knowledge base to address this.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program and one year relevant experience.
• Equivalent education/experience.
• Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.