Physical Therapist – Adult Outpatient Therapy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient’s impairment and prognosis for improvement.
• Analyzes testing and other pertinent information to create an individual treatment plan.
• Gathers pertinent data from a variety of sources and develops specific goals and plans, re-evaluating and modifying plans periodically and as necessary.
• Considers specific patient variables such as overall medical condition, stamina, motivation, etc. in planning treatment programs.
• Chooses, fits, and trains patients in the use of appropriate assistive devices, adaptive equipment, or orthotics.
• Prepares electronic documentation as required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports.
• Communicates with medical and allied health personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.
• Documents patient care efficiently, timely, and effectively through electronic communication.
• Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient, or family/caregiver.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of physical therapy to optimize movement to improve the patient experience and prevent disability following disease or injury.
• Knowledge of best practices to ensure optimum patient care.
• Skill in assessing needs and limitations to better assist patients.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and interpret abstract and concrete variables.