What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT - Physical Therapist position at BrightStar Care of Lane County?
BrightStar Care of Lane County in Eugene, OR is hiring a physical therapist to join our team on a PRN basis. At BrightStar Care we provide uplifting home-based care for seniors and older adults who require extra support and loving help in their homes. We are excited to provide you with the opportunity to follow your passion while also receiving the recognition and rewards you deserve.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, dependent on experience
- Bereavement pay
- 401(k)
- Full Benefits Package (eligible employees working 35 hours a week): Medical, dental, and vision
- Partial Benefits Package (eligible employees working 20 hours a week): Accident, critical illness, dental life, disability, cancer, medical bridge
- Generous Paid Time-Off Plans
- Employee Rewards System
- Employee Assistance Program
- Part of a team with RN Oversight
- Free PPE
- Employee referral bonus
- Travel time reimbursement
- Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
- Flexible schedule
- Employee of the month
- HomeCare Pulse 2024 Employer of Choice, Provider of Choice and Best of Home Care Leader
- Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device. Online or offline
- Joint Commission accredited
As a Physical Therapist on our team you will be responsible for:
- Collaborate with physicians to design a treatment and care plan that is specific to the client's needs and physician's report.
- Evaluate muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and discomfort, then choose appropriate treatment and assistive equipment, training family/caregivers on how to utilize them.
- Develop a physical therapy program and train additional staff, such as family members and caregivers, in specific phases of physical therapy so they may assist with client care.
- Notify the DON and physician about the client's response to treatment and any changes in his or her health.
- As needed, coordinate interventions with other caregivers while informing appropriate personnel and family members about intervention goals.
- Prepare clinical and progress summaries, as well as discharge planning documents, and submit them to the DON.
- Show kindness and respect to clients, their family, and your coworkers.
Requirements for PT:
- Licensed in Physical Therapy
- CPR certified
- Minimum one (1) year of documented physical therapy experience
- Licensed driver with insured and reliable automobile with proof of insurance
- Excellent references
- Access to a computer or smart phone for web-based scheduling
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to pass background checks, DMV, and drug screen
- Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.