Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist assumes a dynamic leadership role on the interdisciplinary patient care teams. This individual identifies patient care needs, develops a plan of care and goals in collaboration with the patient, provides a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of practice, provides education and support to patients/families, and facilitates continuing care planning.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience.
• Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A.
• Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A.
• Preferred experience: 1-3 years of job-related experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates, treats, documents, delegates, and discharges patients per service guidelines.
• Engages in interdisciplinary patient care management.
• Bills appropriately for services and supplies provided as indicated through matching of documentation and service charges.
• Provides oversight of Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Participates in programs/service performance improvement activities.
• Manages case load per department standards.
• Engages in patient satisfaction efforts and looks for opportunities to ensure that all patients have a satisfying experience.