Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet specific established goals.
• Provides prescribed physical therapy (PT) treatment to facilitate the rehabilitation of mentally or physically handicapped patients.
• Assists in the evaluation of patient progress and recommends discharge planning.
• Conducts and assists with patient activities and maintains appropriate records.
• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs evaluation and establishes treatment plans based on age-specific, cultural, and rehabilitative needs in compliance with hospital licensing, accreditation standards, and the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Provides effective therapy treatments.
• Consistently and appropriately delegates patient treatment procedures and modalities.
• Provides safe and comprehensive discharge planning.
• Meets individual productivity standards set by the department.
• Provides thorough, timely, legible, and consistent patient care documentation.
• Utilizes all resources to assist with patient flow as applicable (prints forms, schedules patients, etc.).
• Provides effective education and mentoring for student interns as assigned.
• Participates in special department programs.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and coordination to maximize patient outcomes.
• Communicates positively, appropriately, and in a timely manner with patients, co-workers, supervisors, other departments, physicians, and others.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and treatment areas.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to administer all department modalities, programs, and protocols appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Basic Physical Therapy skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Orthopedic population experience for outpatient orthopedics.