About this role
Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients; reports to the lead therapist or manager of physical therapy. Supervises the physical therapy assistants, aides and athletic trainers in direct patient care and related activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provides evaluations including examining patients medical histories and then test and measure strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function
• Plans and prepares, treatment plans describing strategy, purpose and anticipated outcome
• Administers manual exercises, application of physical agents (ie., ultrasound, electric stimulation), massage and traction
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitioners
• Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instructs patients on at-home exercises
• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely
• Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner
• Discharges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals
• Keeps treatment areas clean, organized and unobstructed, cleans equipment after treatment
• Assists in training and orientation of new staff
• Assists in maintaining and updating files on patient education material
• Maintains adequate supply of inventory and organizes treatment area
• Treats all patients with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Current State License as a Physical Therapist
• 1-3 years of clinical experience in the outpatient setting preferred
• Demonstrates effective communication methods either, written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic
• Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers
• Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking
• Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives
• Identifies and works proactively to solve problems
• Prioritizes work activity based on department demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision
• Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others of the department and equipmen
• Attends continuing education courses and provide in service education to PT and medical staff