Physical Therapist - Rehab Without Walls-(SE Idaho/Pocatello/Ida - (US-ID-Pocatello - 83209)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 47122453
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Ready to stretch your therapy and reach for more?

At Rehab Without Walls, a Gentiva company, we make it possible for associates to achieve their most ambitious career objectives. Our success, commitment to clinical excellence, scope of service, and financial strength means we can offer you real potential to build a rewarding career. And you'll be impressed by how we ensure your growth and development with Gentiva Universityour 24/7, online continuing education program. You can learn on your own schedule, at your own pace and earn valuable CE credits.

Since 1991, Rehab Without Walls® has provided a compelling alternative to rehabilitation in the traditional institutional setting: Cost effective rehabilitation with long-lasting, functional outcomes in the home, school, workplace and community -- wherever life happens. Rediscover your career as a barrier-free clinician!
As a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist for Rehab Without Walls®, you will:

*Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with the overall goals of the person receiving services/rehabilitation team.

*Design community reintegration activities to assist the person receiving services in physical reconditioning and gaining functional independence. Assist the person receiving services in understanding their physical needs and limitations and how to manage them during function.

*Utilize therapeutic exercise and current neurorehabilitation strategies to improve physical function and independence.

*Provide training to the person receiving services and as appropriate, all others involved in that person's rehabilitation. Analyze and document the result of any training.

*Perform a thorough evaluation of strength and physical function, assessing the needs of the person receiving services, and set measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehabilitation team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.

*Apply professional knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolutions, and thereby the achievement of individualized goals and outcomes for the person receiving services.

*Report progress to the rehabilitation staff, person receiving services, and family members.

Compensation: Competitive

Experience: Qualifications

*Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or the equivalent

*Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques generally required

*Maintain professional license and/or certification as required by the state of practice

*Effective communications skills

*Current CPR certification

*Good organizational and communications skills

*Ability to function with minimum supervision
Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package may include: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; tuition assistance program and free CE credits through Gentiva University, our 24/7 online education resource.

* Ask your recruiter about qualifying details, including minimum required hours.

About Rehab Without Walls, a Gentiva company

Gentiva® Health Services, Inc. is the nation's largest provider of comprehensive home health and related services. Gentiva serves patients through more than 500 direct service delivery units within over 400 locations in 36 states, and through CareCentrix®, which manages home healthcare services for major managed care organizations throughout the United States and delivers them in all 50 states through a network of more than 3,000 third-party provider locations, as well as Gentiva locations. The Company is a single source for skilled nursing; physical, occupational, speech and neurorehabilitation services; hospice services; social work; nutrition; disease management education; help with daily living activities; durable medical and respiratory equipment; infusion therapy services; and other therapies and services. Gentiva's revenues are generated from commercial insurance, federal and state government programs and individual consumers. For more information, visit Gentiva's web site, www.gentiva.com.

*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.

To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.866.RWW.HIRE. To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs.

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