Physical Therapist

Overview

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referrals
• Completes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures
• Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions and contraindications
• Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of independence and/or function 
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
• Communicates patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment  
• Recommends and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function and incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehab program  
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations 
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and patient-related activities in accordance with state practice act 
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program 
• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist in state of operation
• Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year’s work experience as a physical therapist preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury 
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions 
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Possesses the physical ability to perform job related duties which may require sitting, lifting, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

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