Part Time Physical Therapist

Open Arms Care Corporation • Part-time • Memphis, Tennessee, United States • 1d ago

Join a team that truly makes a difference—helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best lives today!

BENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM OAC:

Personal satisfaction from serving others
Competitive pay
Paid Training
Great Benefits: Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Dental, Disability, Employee Assistance Program and Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Bonus Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Growth Opportunities
403(b) Retirement Savings plan

SHIFTS AVAILABLE: 12-15 hours per week

*Required: Two weeks paid training 8:30A-4P M-F*

SUMMARY

Provide Physical Therapy Services by evaluating individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities who also may be medically fragile. Position provides age specific direct treatment according to the home’s specific population served. The physical Therapist will help clients maintain physical function and mobility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Complete initial admission and annual assessments as assigned as well as assessments / screenings for changes in client’s Physical Therapy Supports for acute changes.
Establish and implement effective treatment plans with functional treatment goals.
Assessing clients to determine if there is a movement dysfunction and develop a treatment plan to address the dysfunction
Provide staff education and activity programs
Assisting with the construction, evaluation and use of appropriate orthotic devices, wheelchairs, gait supports, etc. and educating all levels of staff on the use of physical therapy related adaptive/positioning equipment
Observe, evaluate and document the results of treatment interventions and modify treatment plans accordingly.
Work with other Open Arms Care (OAC) locations as needed
Advise the client and OAC personnel concerning in-home treatment option and exercises
Participate as a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Team, working together with the team to assist clients with both acute and chronic conditions
Will perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited academic program in Physical Therapy with Doctorate Level Degree. Those without a Doctorate Level Degree who have been grandfathered as a Physical Therapist will be considered.
Must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination
Current Licensure from the TN Board of Physical Therapy
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred, not required.
Basic knowledge of state, federal and ICF/IID laws and regulations
Must have valid driver’s license
CPR certification required within 30 days of hire

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.