APT | Accredited Physical Therapist

Job Summary: Provide expert evaluation and treatment for musculoskeletal, vascular, and neurological conditions tailored to each patient's needs. Deliver education and preventive care to patients, their families, healthcare associates, and the broader community. Act as a vital liaison among patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and social services to ensure coordinated and compassionate physical therapy services. Essential Responsibilities: 1. Utilize clinical expertise and sound judgment to care for patients across all age groups, from pediatric to geriatric, ensuring high-quality treatment including evaluation, treatment planning, patient and family education, safety procedures, and effective communication. 2. Operate therapeutic equipment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation units, mechanical traction, exercise devices, wound care tools, and hospital beds. 3. Guide patients in the use of assistive devices, braces, orthotics, prosthetics, and orthopedic equipment. 4. Assist patients with mobility, strengthening exercises, muscle reeducation, gait training, activities of daily living, and functional training. 5. Modify physiotherapeutic techniques to accommodate patients who have difficulty understanding verbal instructions or performing therapeutic exercises independently. 6. Maintain thorough documentation of patient care in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards. 7. Engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including peer review and patient care evaluation, while maintaining excellent patient relations and professional communication. 8. Collaborate effectively with intra- and interdepartmental teams to enhance patient care and customer service. 9. Supervise and direct aides, students, and volunteers as needed. 10. Support departmental functions as assigned by therapy leadership. 11. Participate in ongoing education and provide training materials to staff on a rotating basis. Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy program recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association, American Occupational Therapy Association, or American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Commitment to continuing education relevant to clinical practice and professional responsibilities. Active involvement in professional organizations at local, state, and national levels is encouraged. Licensure and Certifications: 1. Must hold or be eligible for licensure in the relevant state. 2. CPR certification is required. Work Shift: First shift in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.

Created: 2026-03-04