Physical Therapist I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Physical Therapist 1 provides care to patients through evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, patient education and discharge planning to maximize the patient’s functional level.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, treats and monitors patient.
• Modifies therapy program and goals.

Administrative Duties:

• Performs thorough and concise clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Enters charges accurately.
• Understands reimbursement related to practice setting.

Communication:

• Communicates effectively with patients and families, departmental coworkers, and members of the medical care team.
• Provides education to patients, family and staff.

Clinical Supervision:

• Supervises support staff, students and volunteers.

Professional Developments:

• Advances clinical skills through ongoing education, literature review and implementation of evidence based practice.
• Shares knowledge to develop the clinical skills of colleagues.
• Adheres to organizational, national, and state regulatory guidelines.

Organizational Focus:

• Maintains awareness of system goals.
• Aligns individual goals and work activities to support or impact the system goals.

Certification/Degree Requirements:

• PT license and BLS.

Skills and Experience:

• 1 year of PT experience, strong outpatient background, Client experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess problem solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, patient’s family members, and facility staff.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and coworkers.
• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment.
• High attention to detail in fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity.