What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (PT) position at Cadia Healthcare - Springbrook?
Benefits
- Personal, Vacation, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Company Paid Life insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company match.
- Maternity Leave Options, Short and Long Term Disability.
- Personal and Family Medical Leave.
Employee Perks Program
- Tickets At Work/Ticket Monster – Discount Programs
- Free and Discounted Employee Meals
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
- Free/Discounted Legal Services Program
Who We Are
Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We act as an advocate for the patient but also for our employees. At Cadia Healthcare, we have built an environment where new ideas are encouraged. Our company culture is built on being supportive, working as a team and reaching our goals. Cadia is excited to have you continue your career with us!
What You Will Do
Physical Therapists play a central role in our facilities utilize their skills make difference in patients’ lives every day. Cadia Healthcare is dedicated to providing the best care possible and as a Physical Therapist, that’s exactly what you’ll do! By deliver physical therapy to a wide range of patients, we’ll ensure our residents complete their recovery. We’re excited for you to come and join our accomplished staff of medical professionals!
Responsibilities
- Use a range of technique, exercises, activities to strengthen muscles, improve balance, coordination, transfers, and gait.
- Provide dynamic, creative, and challenging treatments to patients to facilitate progress/improvement for a discharge disposition that is at, or exceeds, prior level of function.
- Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to perform various physical activities such as non manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes and prostheses.
- Educate patients and their families on how to lead a healthy lifestyle and to prevent injury.
- Collaborate with PT Assistants in the delivery of the plan of care established by the PT
- May be required to assist with treatments at neighboring facilities based on census.
Requirements
- Must possess current Maryland Physical Therapist Licensure or eligible for reciprocity.
- Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy (Master’s degree preferred).
- At least 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist with caring for patients of varying age groups.
- Proficient with Rehab Optima and Microsoft Office software
