Job Description
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning, conducting and
implementing physical therapy treatment program in accordance with the medical
referral and evaluation to restore or maintain patient’s well being while
adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all
times.
Essential Job Functions
• Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician
orders.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care
standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Provide a written evaluation defining physical therapy needs, goals,
progress and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician’s Plan
of Treatment.
• Participates in coordination of services (including discharge planning) with
health care team, physicians, parentguardians, nurses, etc.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and
family.
• Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
• Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and
regulation.
Requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy
Association approved program
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of
practice
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and
compliance with policies and procedures
Additional state specific requirements:
• Continuing Education as required by state
Preferences
• One (1) year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care
or rehab setting
• Pediatric experience preferred
Other SkillsAbilities
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without
assistance
• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency
situations in the home or during transport
Environment
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve
exposure to allergens and other various conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Other Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities
may change at any time with or without notice.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply
with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including
required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or
religious reasons as appropriate.
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