Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist in this position will be responsible for recommending and administering basic and advanced quality patient care including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, supervision of assistants and Rehab Techs, and case management responsibilities.

The Rehabilitation department’s commitment is to provide quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients. Adheres to all state and federal regulations regarding physical therapy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing physical therapy
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to PTAs.
• Directly supervise PTA and Rehab Tech in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitates the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
• Build a strong Physical Therapy Program.
• Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
• Maintain a valid state license. Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of physical therapy and the health care environment.
• The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.
• Measures & records patient’s motor function, strength, and muscle performance
• Monitors patient responses to treatments and makes modifications during treatment sessions as necessary.
• Completes documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Continuously provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience required or completion of an accredited residency program.

• A graduate of an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Valid Physical Therapist State License
• CPR

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

• A graduate of an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Valid Physical Therapist State License
• CPR

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated competence in physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment.
• Effective communication skills for working with patients, families and caregivers required.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• The position requires occasional/frequent pushing and lifting 75 - 100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting.
• Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary.
• The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.