Physical Therapist

Duties:

• Evaluate patients within forty eight (48) hours of physician referral.
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients according to the physician's treatment plan.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities and adhere to facility Supervision Policy and Procedure Matrix.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conference, Utilization Review Meeting and Rehabilitation Conferences.
• Participate in in service training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes as necessary, weekly progress notes, HFCA therapy cert/POC forms per facility policy and procedure.
• Record treatment charges daily per facility policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs.

Qualifications:

• Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process.
• Superior interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide.
• Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice.
• Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity.
• Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence.
• Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department.