Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist provides evaluations and administers treatment procedures to patients referred for physical therapy. Directs and guides patient and family teaching. Provides oversight for ancillary personnel while maintaining professional standards. Interacts with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate goals and improve quality of care.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Demonstrates skill and accuracy in performing age-appropriate assessments of patients and documents evaluation in EMR timely.
• Re-assesses and revises goals and treatment plan as indicated by patient’s status, program requirements, and CMS rules and regulations.
• Evaluates patient progress toward expected outcomes and document as indicated regarding subsequent assessments, evaluation of treatment and interventions including responses.
• Plans and implements age-appropriate patient care and activities consistent with the medical plan of care of each patient, including discharge planning. Collaborates with physician regarding service needs.
• Keeps daily statistics and charges as established for each area. Contributes to department Quality Management activities providing recommendations for systematic and programmatic improvements based upon the results of the data.

Requirements: