The Physical Therapist must have: Bachelors, Master’s and/or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, current state license, excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards. 

Duties, Responsibilities

Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders, as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act.

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Physical Therapy services. 

• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs. 

• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff and supervision of physical therapy staff. 

• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures on a daily basis. 

• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility. 

• Acts as a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy students who are engaged in their clinical internships, as assigned.

• Assumes responsibility for continual professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other appropriate learning experiences. 

• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team. 

• Attends and participates in family meetings as appropriate. 

• Conducts staff training/education as appropriate via formal and informal in services and consultations. 

• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the rehab agency standards.

• Practice Physical Therapy consistent with state practice act, and the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Use the links below to access:

• www.apta.org/apta-and-you/leadership-and-governance/polices/standards-of-practice-pt

• https://health.maryland.gov/bphte/Pages/regs.aspx

• Completes QA and other department projects as assigned 

Team Dynamics:

• Effectively communicates with staff to accomplish goals and objectives.

• Creates a work atmosphere that promotes cooperation, respect, flexibility and teamwork amongst peers and staff.

Safety and Sanitation: