Description

• Evaluates and treats physician-referred patients by organizing and conducting physical therapy programs. Evaluates physical dysfunction or disability, and plans and implements specific treatment programs. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

• Interviews patients to evaluate physical dysfunction or disability, and plans and implements specific treatment programs according to the principles and practices of physical therapy.

• Provides treatment of patients in accordance with departmental standards of operation while observing specially indicated precautions.

• Observes physician's treatment order including rehabilitation goal and recognizes the limitations of treatment and the responsibilities for which he or she is capable, based on experience, education, and training.

• Prepares written reports, patient evaluations, care plans, interim progress report, and discharge summaries with recommendations for follow-up. Completes reports according to facility policy and updates Rehabilitation Director on daily caseload and status of prior screens/evaluations.

• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical and nursing personnel in PT techniques and objectives.

• Demonstrates involvement in informal discussions with other staff members participating in the direct or indirect care of the patient.

• Participates in the Student Affiliation Program under the direction of the Rehabilitation Service Director.

• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant as assigned.

• Attends team conferences and makes contributions commensurate with the position of staff physical therapist

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Physical Therapy

• Masters or better in Physical Therapy

Preferred

• Doctorate or better in Physical Therapy

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Physical Therapist

• *BLS

• *Heart Saver

Experience

Required

• Experience as a Physical Therapist