The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients/residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Provides Physical Therapy services including treatment planning & implementation, and discharge planning. Tests patient’s physical abilities analyzing rehabilitation goals; consults with the rehab team to coordinate the most effective physical therapy program.
Organizational Relationships
Supervises: Responsible for the care delivered by PTAs, Rehab Technician.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients/residents within 24 hrs of physician referral.
- Develop effective treatment plans and obtain approval for services from referring physician, and treat patients/residents according to physician’s treatment plan.
- Communicate regularly with supervisor, other members of the rehabilitation team, and nursing staff on the patient’s treatment plan, progress, and prognosis.
- Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, 14-day progress report to the physician, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.
- Instruct patient/resident’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.
- Secure necessary durable medical equipment for patients/residents to facilitate independence in mobility: i.e., orthoses, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
- Submit logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
- Report any problem areas/equipment within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
- Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Licensure/Certification: Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physical Therapy.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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