Physical Therapist

Summary

• Position Summary
  • The Physical Therapist is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides Physical Therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician. Maintains open communications and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation.
• Education
  • Bachelors of Healthcare - Required
• Experience
  • 1 Year clinical - Preferred
• License & Certification
  • Professional License with State of Practice - Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cerfiticate (CPR) - Required
• Core Job Functions
  • Performs therapeutic modalities and observations needed to provide direct care. Develops home exercise program to and instructs patient and caregiver needs for equipment. Evaluate, treat and instructs patients and caregivers using different equipment and modalities commensurate with therapy guidelines.
  • Completes all required documentation according to Agency policies and procedures. Collaborates with all personnel through patient Team Conference to identify, clarify and respond to the needs of the patient.
  • Maintains contact with physician, nurse care manager, Patient Care Coordinator, Administrator and/or Assistant Administrator to keep all members of the team informed of patient's current status. Provides agency with documentation of continuing education courses attended according to State regulations and agency policies.
  • Supplies are used in a cost effective manner and charged to the correct patient. Maintains reliable transportation/ability to travel as required.