Physical Therapist – DSL Executive Search Network/Platinum Staffing NEW

Auburn, Maine
Executive Search Network/Platinum Staffing

Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

Executive Search Network/Platinum Staffing is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team at a highly rated Skilled Nursing Home in Lewiston/Auburn, Maine. As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical therapy services in accordance with current regulations and guidelines. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct physical therapy services and programs for residents

• Assess and care for patients with varying ages and needs

• Maintain accurate documentation, department records, and reports

• Ensure effective communication regarding PT programs

• Contribute to daily management of patient care and rehabilitation personnel

• Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency

• Operate and maintain equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner

• Contribute to philosophy of quality care and human dignity at the facility

• Participate in discharge planning, development, and implementation of resident care plans

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Maine

• Long-term care experience preferred

• Graduates accepted

Competency Statement(s):

• Assertiveness – ability to act in a self-confident manner

• Active Listening – ability to actively attend to comments and questions of others

• Detail Oriented – ability to pay attention to minute details

• Diversity Oriented – ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type

• Empathetic – ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others

• Interpersonal – ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals

• Communication, Oral – ability to communicate effectively using the spoken word

• Honesty/Integrity – ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace

• Goal Oriented – ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result

• Accuracy – ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

• Analytical Skills – ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem

• Coaching and Development – ability to provide guidance and feedback

• Communication, Written – ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely

• Conceptual Thinking – ability to think in terms of abstract ideas

• Conflict Resolution – ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation

• Persuasive – ability to influence others to change position or adopt a specific point of view

• Motivation – ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal

• Negotiation Skills – ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties

• Management Skills – ability to organize and direct oneself and supervise others

• Leadership – ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and make decisions

• Enthusiastic – ability to bring energy to the performance of a task

• Ethical – ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards

• Energetic – ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work

• Safety Awareness – ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety

• Delegating Responsibility – ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people

• Resource Management (People & Equipment) – ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel

• Problem Solving – ability to find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems

• Training – ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance

• Team Builder – ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal

• Strategic Planning – ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which long-range goals can be achieved

Work Environment:

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Part-time full-time opportunities

• Great work environment

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary: $45 – $47 HOURLY