West Tennessee Healthcare
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Description
Provides quality physical therapy services to most diagnoses, including evaluation, intervention and education, program planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation and communication. Under the general supervision of the physical therapy program manager, and the clinical supervision of a mentor, the Staff Physical Therapist treats a variety of diagnoses per department standards, as assigned by the mentor, and/or program manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, organize and adjust the daily schedule to optimally use available time, space and equipment in order to provide the best possible treatment.
- Utilize the appropriate treatment techniques, based on the latest information available and standards of practice, for selected diagnosis to create and meet the plan of treatment.
- Maintains sufficient supplies and materials, in working order, for each treatment session.
- Keeps treatment area clean and organized.
- Use appropriate tests and measurements for the patient’s age and problems that lead to an accurate understanding of the problems.
- Develop objective and measurable goals that are supported by the evaluation.
- Develop a treatment plan that is supported by the goals.
- Reevaluate and redefine goals and treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s needs and per the department policy and procedures.
- Participates in the training of other team members when appropriate, and provides educational opportunities to others at the request of supervisor or program manager.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:
- Physical Therapist License in the State of Tennessee.
- BLS for Healtcare providers obtained during probationary period and maintained duirng employment.