Outpatient Physical Therapist - Elko, United States - gpac

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Outpatient Physical Therapist

Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Outpatient Physical Therapist to join our team. As a physical therapist, you will provide evidence-based rehabilitation services to patients in an outpatient setting, helping them restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall function.

Responsibilities:

Patient Evaluation and Treatment Planning:

• Conduct thorough initial evaluations to assess patients' functional abilities, movement impairments, and pain levels.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines.

Therapeutic Interventions:

• Provide hands-on manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and modalities to address musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
• Incorporate functional training and task-specific activities to improve mobility, strength, balance, and coordination.

Patient Education and Home Exercise Programs:

• Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies.
• Prescribe and demonstrate appropriate home exercise programs to promote continued progress and prevent re-injury.

Progress Monitoring and Reassessment:

• Monitor patients' progress throughout the course of treatment, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Conduct periodic reassessments to evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify goals and interventions accordingly.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals, to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and referral sources to provide updates on progress, address concerns, and facilitate continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in the state of practice.
• Strong clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing evidence-based rehabilitation programs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
• Making a meaningful difference in patients' lives by helping them regain function and independence.

Join Our Team: To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Brandi Rangel at or call Join our team committed to quality patient care and professional growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.