Job Description: Physical TherapistEvaluate, plan and implement physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return the patient to his/her maximum function. Follow the company and department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.
Job Responsibilities:- Selects appropriate therapeutic assessment tools including a minimum of observation, ROM, functional strength, and palpation, and documents findings objectively and appropriately.
- Develops individualized treatment programs consistent with patient diagnosis, status, and goals.
- Treatment plan is recorded in flowsheet for assistive personnel before first follow-up visit.
- Establishes goals/plan of care that includes realistic and measurable goals in relation to the patient's functional goals, diagnosis, prognosis, learning ability of the patient/caregiver, physical/mental status, and anticipated lifestyle.
- Completes evaluations according to departmental policy.
- Evaluates for needed equipment and follow-up, if indicated.
- Completes plan of care and faxes to MD, when required, before first follow-up visit.
Reassessment:- Records Pain Analogue Score every visit.
- Records objective measurements minimum of every eighth visit including but not limited to ROM, MMT, girth measurements, functional assessment, special tests, gait analysis, etc.
- Updates and/or revises goals a minimum of every eighth visit, or indicates goals are still appropriate, based on objective measures.
- Completes and sends physician update to referring practitioner at least once every 10th visit or 30 days as required by Medicare.
- Implements the treatment plan in collaboration with the treatment team.
- Appropriate leadership and supervision of supportive/assistive staff and interns.
- Adheres to department safety standards and completes incident report as indicated.
- Develops appropriate treatment programs to progress toward goals and progresses programs appropriately. Documents progression appropriately on flowsheet.
- Revises treatment program as needed to continue progression toward goals. Discharges patient to Home Exercise Program if progress toward goals is not documented.
- Counsels patients and families regarding evaluation results, treatment plans/goals, proper body mechanics, and home exercises, and completes patient-family education record.
- Utilizes updated treatment techniques as evidenced by continuing education record and peer review.
- Aware of and accommodating to walk-ins throughout the day.
- May include application of topical drugs according to State Practice Act and treatment of pelvic disorders.
Required Skills & Experience:- Customer service and interpersonal skills.
- 2+ years outpatient orthopedics experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience:- One year outpatient experience, will consider new grad.
Schedule Notes:13 weeks 40 hrs/wk: preferable Mon/Wed 7:30-4, Tues/Thur 9:30-6, Fri: 7:30-4 but negotiable.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:- Medical Insurance
- Vision & Dental insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discounts & Rewards
- Payroll Payment Options
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