Description

1. Provides Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Therapy to patients under the appropriate guidelines established by each individual client.

2. As requested by the client and in accordance with CPHC guidelines, conducts screening of patients to determine a need for intervention/treatment.

3. Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.

4. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members.

5. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.

6. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

7. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.

8. Implements and conducts treatment outlined in treatment plan.

9. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.

10. Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.

11. Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow up and termination of services.

12. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.

Requirements

1. Bachelors of Science or Masters Degree in PT, OT or Speech Therapy.

2. Minimum of 1-2 years experience as a therapist or clinical experience as a new graduate.

3. Current State Licensure.