Start DatennASAPnnLength of Contractnn20-26 weeks! Manager wants continuity of care for these individualsnnShiftnnDayshift – 40 hoursnnMonday-Friday; Generally 8a-4pnnHours/Week?nn40 hoursnnThe Physical Therapist is responsible for performing patientevaluations, as well as providing and documenting therapy services inaccordance with the plan of care developed for each individual patient andphysician’s orders when applicable.nnEssential Duties and Responsibilities:nnPerforms initial comprehensive assessment and reassessmentsand regularly reevaluates patient for rehabilitation needs, and works incollaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team tomodify the plan of care as appropriatennParticipates in developing the plan of care in collaborationwith the physician and other members of the health care teamnnAssesses and evaluates and/or assists the physician inassessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, function status, and homeenvironment (as applicable)nnAssesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, and Range ofMotion (ROM)nnOn incisions resulting from orthopedic surgery, removesstaples or sutures and manages incision linennProvides physical therapy treatment and establishes physicaltherapy plan of carennInstructs patient, families, and/or caregivers in the use ofand care of therapeutic appliancesnnDetermines priority needs for physical therapynnReports patients’ reaction(s) to treatment or changes incondition to physician and/or designeennInitiates physical therapy program and instructs, consults,and/or advises other personnel and/or family/caregiver regarding certain phasesof physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, and explains thegoals of the physical therapy program by participating in case conferencesnnTrains patient in use of prosthetic device(s) and use ofother assistive devices (e.g., walker); ensures equipment used in the course ofpatient treatment is in good working ordernnUses appropriate equipment to meet patient goals, cleans andmaintains equipment according to manufactures guidelinesnnPrepares and submits clinical and progress summaries basedon the attainment and progress of goals, and responses to treatment or changesin conditionnnParticipates in discharge planningnnParticipates in peer consultation processnnSupervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to thecompany’s policies/procedures and state regulationsnnProvides/submits accurate and timely documentation inaccordance with the plan of care and company policy and proceduresnnComplies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standardsnnPerforms other duties as assigned/necessarynnMinimum Requirements:nnCurrent licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state ofpracticennGraduate of an accredited school of Physical TherapynnOne (1) year of prior professional Physical Therapyexperience preferrednnComplies with all relevant professional standards ofpracticennParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicablennCurrent CPR if applicablennTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicablennCurrent Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)nnMust meet all federal, state and local requirementsnnSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob sitennUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirementsnnAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is requirednnComputer proficiency requirednnMust be at least 18 years of agennBenefitsnnAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:nnCompetitive pay & weekly paychecksnnHealth, dental, vision, and life insurancenn401(k) savings plannnAwards and recognition programsnn*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.nnAbout AmergisnnAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.nnAmergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.