Lead Physical Therapist

Company: Hot Springs Sports Medicine
Location: Glenwood
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

Onsite Location(s)
HSSM - Glenwood Clinic
2 Caddo Crossing Dr, Glenwood, AR 71943 , Glenwood, AR 71943
Onsite Options
Domestic
Description

We are offering $5000 Sign-On Bonus

We Get You Moving

We have an outstanding opportunity in our Glenwood, AR Clinic.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe, hazard-free work environment by following Hot Spring Sport Medicine policies and procedures.
Oversee clinical and support staff (Front Desk/Tech/PTA).
Market services to physicians and other referral sources, potentially requiring additional time beyond regular work hours.
Assist in clinic growth and development.
Provide skilled physical therapy care to patients with impairments, disabilities, or changes in physical function.
Record daily clinical and progress notes, ensuring compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and universal guidelines.
Coordinate patient care activities to ensure the highest quality of care.
Test, evaluate, and record muscle strength and joint measurements to develop and review treatment plans.
Instruct patients and caregivers in home programs to promote independence in self-care and daily activities.
Administer physical therapy procedures such as electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, traction, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities.
Record patient progress and communicate significant changes to the referring physician for treatment plan adjustments.
Assist in discharge planning and document related activities.
Assign and review patient treatments with Physical Therapy Assistants, ensuring proper patient progress.
Report equipment maintenance needs and make procedural recommendations.
Maintain efficient department operations to ensure effective patient treatment.
Attend continuing education meetings and report back to staff.
Perform related duties as required.

Education/Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in an outpatient setting. (Orthopedic experience preferred)
Graduation with Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapist program.
Physical Therapy licensure.
Evidence of ongoing continuing education in clinical areas.
Speaks, writes, reads, and comprehends English. Fluency in other languages a plus.

Physical Demands:

Lifting, pushing, pulling, and assisting patients with exercise and patient transfers.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently.
May be exposed to infectious diseases, electricity, and strain from moving or supporting patients.

Benefits

Three weeks of Paid Time Off with the ability to roll a week into the next year.
One additional day of PTO and a $1200 stipend for CEU's
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and 401K participation
Flexible Healthcare Spending Account
Many additional benefits

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hot Springs Sport Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity that values and encourages diversity.

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