Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Starting Pay:
$92,000.00 to $95,000.00 annual salary
The starting pay displayed above may be higher commensurate with experience.
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and implements a progressive rehabilitation program for patients in their homes in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy and the client's needs.
- Serves as case manager and supervises home health aides and physical therapist assistants when appropriate.
- Performs duties in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the agency.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sitting, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.
- Constant: lifting maximum weight of 50 pounds, carrying usual weight of 20 pounds, pushing/pulling maximum weight of 50 pounds of force. reaching above, at and below shoulders; repetitive arm/hand motion and frequent gripping of objects.
- Frequent: standing, walking, stooping/bending, and twisting body.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Subjected to adverse environmental conditions like blood borne pathogens.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
- Current Hawaii State license as a Physical Therapist.
- Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.
- Valid U.S driver's license, vehicle and vehicle insurance as required by Hawaii State Law.
- Driver's abstract or evidence of good driving record.
- Current BLS certification.
B. EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice to treat patients.
- Knowledge and use of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and the public.
- Ability to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to interpret, adopt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet