Job Description
Overview:
Distinctive Healthcare is currently seeking to hire full time Physical Therapist to work at Columbus AFB located in Columbus, MS.
Responsibilities:
- Perform a full range of Physical Therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF including differential diagnosis.
- Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
- Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
- Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
- Administer manual therapy to include: joint mobilization/manipulation and soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
- Certification in dry needling preferred.
- Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
- Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
- Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree in physical therapy or
- Education: Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the
- Service-specific credentialing instructions.
- Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
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About Distinctive Home & Health:
Distinctive Home & Health Care is a leading provider of home health care services in Maryland. Our team of professionals provides the highest quality service and support for each one of our clients. Distinctive Home & Health Care has three divisions that support individuals, families, and organizations that need home care: Distinctive Home Care, Distinctive Health Care, and Angel Senior Home Care ( in Virginia – Medicaid provider).Distinctive Homecare provides elderly home care in Prince George's, Charles, Anne Arundel, and southern Montgomery counties of Maryland. Our professionals provides the highest quality service and support for each one of our clients ( in Virginia – Medicaid provider).Our home and health care services are based in Bowie, Maryland, and we have served 100s of families throughout the state of Maryland, DC, and Virginia for 15 years. Whether you or a family member needs personal care assistance in your own home or you are an organization that needs a healthcare staffing solution, Distinctive Home & Health Care is here to service our clients and families.For federal or state government contracting space, contact our office at 301-925-2900 and inquire about an opportunity or position within our organization throughout the United States.