Make a difference on the underserved beautiful island of Guam. You will have the opportunity to practice a full scope of physical therapy with a collaborative team and appreciative clients.
Some of the highlights of the practice include:
- 1 hr documentation time
- Family oriented, close knit staff
- Try to schedule consults to your specialty/interests
- Three minutes from the beach and tourist developments
- Teaching site for undergrad and graduate students
- Frequently host the local OT & PT Association meetings
- Direct access to the PT director and CEO.
- We have a robust support system in place to help with all your treatment plans
Please visit www.newgen.gu and instagram.com/newgen.gu
We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and reimbursement of professional fees. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an approved school of professional physical therapy and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
2. Two (2) years’ Physical Therapy experience, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of NEWGEN.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
- Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. Some of the modalities will take place on school campus or outpatient clinic.
- Administers physical therapy treatments by giving massages; initiating traction; applying physical agents; moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines; directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
- Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements;
- following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
- reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating inprofessional societies.
- Develops physical therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-
- service training programs.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Tamuning, GU 96913: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person