Physical Therapist- PRN
Department: Tristar Rehab Inc
Employment Type: Flexible
Location: The Myrtles Nursing Center
Reporting To: Christen Coulter
Compensation: $50.00 - $60.00 / hour
Description
TMC is a therapy provider that brings physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to long term care providers, and we’re seeking team members ready to join something greater than a company.
We’re looking for therapists who are prepared to make giving back the core of everything they do – and we extend that commitment back to our team members, helping you enhance your skills, remain current on regulations and new technology, and advancing your personal and professional growth. If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can see your career grow, TMC is the partner you’ve been waiting for. We take pride in the opportunities we offer our employees as we seek leadership within our current teams. TMC is also committed to a culture of caring, not just for those we serve but for our own teams.
With TMC, therapy doesn’t just make a living; it makes a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!
Key Responsibilities
As a Physical Therapist, you are a key healthcare professional specializing in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with physical limitations or injuries. Your expertise in movement science and rehabilitation enables you to develop personalized treatment plans to help patients restore function, alleviate pain, and improve mobility.
Here's an overview of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist:
- Comprehensive Assessment: Through clinical examination and relevant diagnostic tests, Physical Therapists identify impairments, functional limitations, and contributing factors to develop a holistic understanding of each patient's condition.
- Treatment Planning and Implementation: Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines. Physical Therapists utilize a variety of interventions, including - therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, modalities, and patient education, to address impairments, improve function, and promote overall well-being.
- Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Techniques: Perform hands-on manual therapy techniques, such as joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, and manual stretching, to address musculoskeletal dysfunctions and improve tissue mobility. Physical Therapists also prescribe therapeutic exercises, functional activities, and neuromuscular re-education exercises to enhance strength, flexibility, and motor control.
- Pain Management and Modalities: Physical Therapists tailor the application of treatment modalities to each patient's needs, closely monitoring their responses and adjusting treatment parameters as necessary.
- Functional Training and Rehabilitation: Guide patients through functional mobility training, gait training, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining to improve their ability to perform essential tasks and participate in meaningful activities. Physical Therapists incorporate real-life scenarios and environmental modifications to facilitate the transfer of skills to home and community settings.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current license/certification in the state of practice
TMC is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling.
- Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
- Mental Wellbeing Support Program.
