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Their way of providing physical therapy focuses on working closely with each patient.
They use special hands-on methods and teach patients about their treatment. Each therapist has learned many traditional techniques, and some have also studied different kinds of treatments.
They help patients with:
- Injuries from sports and orthopaedic issues
- Training for walking
- Training for balance, as well as treatment for fractures, sprains, and dislocations
- Muscle and joint problems
- Pain in the neck and back
- Nervous system issues (like stroke and Parkinson’s disease)
- Balance and prevention of falls
- Diseases of bones and joints
- Injuries to hands
- Injuries from work
- Problems with pelvic floor (related to bladder control)
- Breathing rehabilitation
On average, each therapist sees about 8 patients each day from Monday to Thursday, and 6 patients on Friday.
**Qualifications Needed:**
- At least 2 years of current experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is required. New graduates cannot apply for this position.
- An updated CAQH profile is necessary.
- An NPI number must be included in the profile.
- Must be flexible and ready to work as an Inpatient PTA if needed.
- Must have graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy school.
- Previous experience in rehabilitation is required.
- At least 3 months of travel experience is necessary.
- Experience with CPSI EMR is strongly preferred.
- This job is in a small community without public transportation, so travelers must have their own vehicle. T
his is mandatory. - The home address must be included in the profile.
- Any time off needs to be listed in the profile.
**Profile Requirements:**
- Work history details
- Skills checklist relevant to the job, updated within the last year
- One signed reference from a supervisor within the past two years
- All licenses and certifications must be uploaded with the profile
**Certification Requirements:**
- BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- State license requirements for Vermont