What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manual Therapy Specialist position at Back in Motion Physical Therapy, LLC?
About Manual Therapy:
At Back in Motion PT, we believe in the importance of manual therapy in restoring function and reducing pain. Our therapists use a variety of manual therapy techniques to help patients achieve optimal outcomes.
Job Description:
The Manual Therapy Specialist will be responsible for the planning, provision, and coordination of all aspects of direct patient care in accordance with established clinic and departmental policies and procedures. This includes maintaining the highest degree of quality care in a safe environment and working collaboratively with other patient team personnel to maintain standards of professional physical therapy practice.
The specialist will assume responsibility and accountability for the delivery of physical therapy services provided by Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Techs/Aides. They may be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the Clinic Director in the absence of that individual.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides high quality patient care and assessment in accordance with established practice standards and clinic/departmental policies in a safe environment.
- Performs patient evaluation, summarizes objective clinical findings, and develops an accurate individualized plan of care.
- Ensures that goals are feasible, based upon findings and patient expectations.
- Provides treatment in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care.
- Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and revises plan of care as indicated.
- Communicates/collaborates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
- Plans and makes appropriate discharge plans.
- Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
- Utilizes appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
A Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and a current Physical Therapist license, registration, and/or certification as per state regulations are required. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
