Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist (PT) is a professional who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The PT is ultimately responsible for implementing and documentation of interventions, outcomes, discharge plans and patient/family/care giver education. He/she collaborates with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide continuity of care.

Responsibilities:

• Practices Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and the State of Nebraska Statutes, Rules and regulations relating to physical therapy.
• Stays abreast of new techniques and trends related to Physical Therapy through active professional development plan.
• Interprets and implement prescription or referrals from physicians.
• Performs patient evaluations using tests and measurement tools appropriately.
• Establishes Plan of Care with measurable goals utilizing consultation with appropriate individuals; including but not limited to the patient, family/care giver and significant other, he physician and other health care team professionals.
• Competent use of physical therapy interventions to assess, prioritize, formulate, implement, evaluate and adapt the interdisciplinary plan of care to meet the patient's age-specific needs.

Requirements:

• Graduate of a professional physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Doctoral Degree preferred.