Physical Therapist Job Description
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S., Doctorate, MA or MS in Physical Therapy that is recognized by the APTA.
- Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable).
Job Responsibilities
- Provide a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation based on MD’s orders.
- Document findings on the standardized evaluation form, accurately and adhering to all guidelines.
- Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration and treatment modalities.
- Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
- Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modify patient treatment as indicated while adhering to precautions.
- Document patient’s daily participation and progress on weekly progress note accurately and timely.
- Document updated treatment plan in timely manner as indicated.
- Document patient’s discharge and in-services on a discharge summary as indicated.
- Document any caregiver or discharge in-services on an in-service form as indicated.
- Complete any and all other documentation forms required.
- Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility.
- Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by Supervisor and/or Regional Manager.
- Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated.
- Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
- Perform screens as indicated.
- Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
- Cover other therapists patient caseload during absence as necessary.
- Supervise junior staff members or students as needed. Co-sign notes as required.
- Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
- Provide inservice education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
- Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
- Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
- Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
- Adhere to productivity requirements.
- Comply with all HR policies re: lunch, overtime, sick and time off notification.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the department supervisor, lead therapist or regional manager.
- Adhere to any and all other written and oral policies and procedures.
- Be available to travel to facilities within reasonable distance when requested.
Physical Demands
Employee should be able to lift, push and pull, transfer patients, lift weights, transport patients and perform treatment on the mat. Employee should be knowledgeable in and exercise good body mechanics during patient treatment.
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