Physical Therapist – Spring Lake

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs and documents a comprehensive initial exam including a review of medical history, referrals from doctors or surgeons to identify problems, and determine a diagnosis before intervention.
• Delivers high-quality direct patient care using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and other appropriate interventions to develop an individualized treatment plan to maintain, improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. 
• Educates patients on injury prevention, post-op recovery, performance enhancement and home exercise programs. 
• Treats patients across all activity levels-from sedentary individuals to recreational and competitive athletes. 
• Maintains thorough and timely EMR documentation to support treatment, treatment goals and progress while adapting treatment plans in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and State Laws.
• Collaborates with referring physicians, athletic trainers, and other team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Discharge patients appropriately and follow up with patients as needed.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Contributes to clinic operations including patient flow, scheduling input, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in team meetings and other clinical and staff meetings.
• Develop and enhance clinical expertise. Maintain awareness of current research, literature, and professional consensus regarding treatment strategies. 
• Demonstrate adherence to state practice acts and codes of ethical professional conduct in all spheres of clinical practice.
• Perform related work and other duties as required and/or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of outpatient orthopaedic, sports medicine, and physical medicine & rehabilitation protocols.
• Ability to adapt treatments to a wide range of functional levels and ages.
• Passion for delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and education skills.
• Growth mindset and interest in continuing education and clinical mentorship. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Current state licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist required.
• Possession of a degree, which includes an internship from a baccalaureate/ university program in physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association required.
• CPR/BLS certification required and willing to train.