Responsibilities:

1. Build a strong Physical Therapy program.
2. Optimize the functionality and skills of patients.
3. Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician.
4. Screening of facility residents.
5. Completes all necessary documentation.
6. Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review.
7. In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through continuum of care.
8. Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs.
9. Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of PT and healthcare environment.

Qualifications:

1. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
2. Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations.
3. Strong time management and ability to manage caseload.
4. Ability to clinically supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to state regulations.
5. Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand.