Physical Therapist

Master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited educational institution.

ï‚· Passed the National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE)

ï‚· Completion of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-accredited residency program

ï‚· A valid license to practice physical therapy

ï‚· Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices

ï‚· Ability to solve problems independently

ï‚· Ability to write reports and correspondence at a professional level

ï‚· Ability to use a computer and software proficiently

ï‚· Drive to continually learn new treatment techniques

ï‚· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

ï‚· This position supervises Physical Therapy Assistants

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

ï‚· This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center.

ï‚· Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.

ï‚· Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

ï‚· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

ï‚· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

TRAVEL:

ï‚· Travel is not expected in this position

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

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