Physical Therapist Position Available In Sagadahoc, Maine

Job Description:

Location:

Avera at

Home AberdeenWorker Type:

RegularWorkShift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay rangefor this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent uponexperience. $73,840.00 – $111,800.00PositionHighlightsMonday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm; 64hrs/2wksYou Belong atAveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion andthe goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Workwhere you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physicaltherapy services implementing specific treatment program forindividual patients and patient groups according to the principlesand practices of physical therapy and established objectives of thedepartment. What you will do Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety ofsources such as patient records, interviews, observation and teammembers. Develops and implements individualized treatment programs forthe patients needing services. Reviews plan of care with patient.

Instructs patient, family, caregivers in home program or exerciseas appropriate. Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintainhealth, and to achieve treatment goals, establish and modifyintervention and strategies for patients’ treatment program basedon ongoing evaluation. Provides direct therapy services to patients using variousfunctional settings and strategies, plans therapy within thepatient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectualcapabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation,medical, and nursing care plans. Prepares documentation as required by the profession and thedepartment, such as evaluation results, individualized treatmentplans, progress notes, and other such reports. Communicates effectively with the patient, family, physician,and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient’s status,progress and needs. Attends care conferences when applicable. Establishes rapport and work cooperatively withinterdisciplinary team members (including family/physician)throughout the patient’s intervention program. Enhances professional growth and development throughparticipation in educational programs, current literature,in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Oversees physical therapy assistants, techs, and students in anefficient and effective manner that ensures safe patient care andsmooth departmental operation. Maintains knowledge of proper use of equipment for patientcare. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential job function satisfactorily including having visualacuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability tocommunicate effectively with others, hear, understand anddistinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and thoselisted above are representative of the knowledge, skills, andabilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as theaccommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Physical Therapist – Licensing Board An active license in thestate of practice

Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Licensed physical therapist Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision,core values, and social principles to serve patients, theirfamilies, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, andstewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flowwith other team members and ensuring a productive and efficientenvironment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standardsassociated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission,DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide rangeof benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. Wesupport you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthylives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into thefuture. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage onAvera High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, orother categories protected by law. If you are an individual with adisability and would like to request an accommodation for help withyour online application, please call 1- or send an email to .