Physical Therapist – Outpatient

Under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Services, is responsible for administering Physical Therapy services including evaluations, establishment/modification of treatment plan, provision/supervision of treatment and documentation to inpatient and outpatients within the departmental and facility policies and procedures. Thereby, helping to restores patient's function, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

Responsibilities:

• Validates prescription from provider is present, understood prior to the evaluation and treatment of the patient.
• Provide evaluation and treatment according to the provider's order, calls provider if clarification is needed.
• Performs evaluations, and reevaluations according to the departmental policies.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Therapist will use objective measures on all evaluations and documented findings.
• Measureable/functional goals will be written based off these objective findings.
• Treatment plan will be developed with the input of the patient and according the providers order.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 50 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers.
• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner.
• Familiarity with computer and other business machines.