Job Overview
Responsibilities:
- Review available patient information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.
- Conducts and documents a thorough functional assessment of the patient utilizing standardized procedures. Includes home/vocational and equipment needs.
- Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on patient needs and containing achievable functional goals.
- Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process.
- Completes documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and applicable standards and administrative and clinical requirements.
- Provides supervision to Assistants in accordance with applicable State Practice Act guidelines.
- Orient patients to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform patients of any potential risk during any procedure.
- Communicates with nursing staff, patient and families to ensure effective care delivery.
- Establish and instruct patient and family/other caregiver in exercises and therapeutic procedures to be continued following discharge.
- Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy and five years of direct practice experience.
- Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
- Demonstrates competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in Physical Therapy to the patient population served by this facility.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation.
- Demonstrate ability to assess patient needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
- Strong organizational skills in order to effectively maintain multiple projects simultaneously.
- Requires creativity as well as the ability to work independently.
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