What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Physical Therapist (PT) - Bridgeport position at Renewal Rehab?
About the Company: Renewal Rehab provides contract therapy services in partnership with nursing homes, rehab centers, long term care living and assisted living communities. We offer a variety of partnership options for nursing homes. From basic therapy services to full contract services to hybrid services, Renewal Rehab can adjust the service model to fit the needs of your patients and your entire healthcare facility. We are currently recruiting for Physical Therapists (PTs) to join our team!
JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Compassion: People come to you in pain, and will have concerns and doubts about their recovery. Physical therapists are people that want to help those in pain.
- Attention to Details: Physical therapists need to observe a patient's issues, and analyze what is needed to help them ease their pain, without putting them at risk of further injury.
- Dexterity: You will use your hands to move a patient's body and provide therapeutic exercise.
- Interpersonal Skills: You will be working one-on-one with patients every day. You will need to enjoy working with people in close situations, be a good communicator and listener. You will need to talk with patients and their families and be able and willing to deliver both good and bad news in most compassionate way possible.
- Stamina: Physical therapists may have to lift clients, and spend much of their time on their feet. You will need strength and stamina to do the job.
- Administrative Skills: Fulfill office and clerical duties, such as ordering supplies, answering phone calls, taking appointments, calling patients, and helping complete and file insurance paperwork