Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes individualized treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Being a Physical Therapist maintains patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly. Advises patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process. Additionally, Physical Therapist may work with and/or consult with physicians, case managers, and other medical professionals. Requires a doctorate degree in physical therapy. Requires Certified Physical Therapist (CPT). Requires Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT). Typically reports to a manager. The Physical Therapist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Physical Therapist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
In your role as an occupational therapist (OT), you ll be the connection between the additional one-on-one time we enjoy with each patient and the progress they make.
Following them throughout their stay, you ll work with the latest technologies and experience unprecedented growth opportunities within your chosen field.
Get to know your patients and help them reach their goals, while pursuing some of your own as part of national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.
What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different and Better:Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients lives each day.
Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions.
As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.
Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live.
We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care.
At Encompass Health, you ll find something decidedly different and more satisfying:Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis.
Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:Successful completion of a degree from an accredited therapy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S.-accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency preferred.
Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers required.Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what s right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.
Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.