Physical Therapist (PT)
Boise, ID
As part of Walgreen's Health and Wellness division, Take Care Health Systems includes Take Care Consumer Solutions (), managers of convenient care clinics located at select Walgreen's drugstores nationwide, and Take Care Employer Solutions (), managers of worksite-based health and wellness services. The company combines best practices in healthcare and the expertise and personal care of our trusted community of providers to deliver access to high-quality, affordable and convenient healthcare to all individuals
With our continued growth, we are seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist to join our client's employee health center in Boise, ID!
Summary:
Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties.
Essential Responsibilities:
Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment program
Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data
Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit
Administers massage
Administers traction to relieve pain
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer
Instructs patient in treatment procedures to be continued at home Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care
Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, and aides
Other duties as assigned
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
We offer competitive wages and benefit options.
Take Care Health Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of nice people! M/F/D/V
Requirements Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university is required; Master's degree is preferred
Licensed as a Physical Therapist
At least three years experience as a Physical Therapist in an occupational health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic
Knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Current certification in Basic Life Support is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations
Other Qualifications:
Requirements as set forth in the specific contract for the site may include working flexible hours including evenings, nights and weekends.
Travel for training may occasionally be required
We offer competitive wages and benefit options.
Take Care Health Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of nice people! M/F/D/V
