Physical Therapist

We are seeking on-call Physical Therapists to provide physical therapy evaluations and set up the therapeutic treatment plans.

Physical Therapist Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Possession of a current valid license to practice physical therapy in the State of Nevada (if licensure has not yet been obtained, proof of eligibility for licensure as the time of appointment and thereafter)
• Minimum of five years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with a diverse range of individuals.
• One year experience with traumatically brain injured, neurologically involved and and/or severely disabled populations strongly preferred.

Physical Therapist Responsibilities:

• Evaluate clients through testing full body range of motion, tone, motor control, muscle strength, sensation, coordination, oral-bulbar status, respiratory function, and general neurologic status.
• Serve as a cooperative member of the interdisciplinary clinical team
• Provide direct client care utilizing physical therapy techniques
• Prepare, maintain and transmit accurate records
• Instruct family and client in any home programs that are appropriate
• Confer with physicians, therapists of other disciplines