Pediatric Physical Therapist

Title: Physical Therapist 

Department: Rehabilitation 

Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation 

A.  Essential Functions   

• Skills and expertise in current evaluation and remediation techniques.  

• Evaluates patients, develops effective treatment plans and obtains orders from the referring physician.  

• Communicates well with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.  

• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.  

• Complies with the Physical Therapy Act in the State.  

• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and/or Physical Therapy Aides and RNAs in direct resident care and patient related activities.   

• Flexible hours as agreed upon by the Director of Rehabilitation and direct supervisor. 

B. Major Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participates in patient care conferences and Rehabilitation Conferences.  

• Participates in in-service training program for other staff in the facility.  

• Records treatment charges per policy and procedure.  

• Instructs patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.  

• Participates in discharge planning.  

• Secure necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility (i.e. braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars).  

• Assists with monthly wheelchair clinic. 

• Reports any problem with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.  

• Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Physical Therapy or Therapy Assistant Schools.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.     

Title: Physical Therapist 

Department: Rehabilitation 

Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation 

A.  Essential Functions   

• Skills and expertise in current evaluation and remediation techniques.  

• Evaluates patients, develops effective treatment plans and obtains orders from the referring physician.  

• Communicates well with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.  

• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.  

• Complies with the Physical Therapy Act in the State.  

• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and/or Physical Therapy Aides and RNAs in direct resident care and patient related activities.   

• Flexible hours as agreed upon by the Director of Rehabilitation and direct supervisor. 

B. Major Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participates in patient care conferences and Rehabilitation Conferences.  

• Participates in in-service training program for other staff in the facility.  

• Records treatment charges per policy and procedure.  

• Instructs patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.  

• Participates in discharge planning.  

• Secure necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility (i.e. braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars).  

• Assists with monthly wheelchair clinic. 

• Reports any problem with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.  

• Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Physical Therapy or Therapy Assistant Schools.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.     

Salary : $50 - $54