PHYSICAL THERAPIST

 PURPOSE: Provide efficient, quality-oriented physical therapy patient care through an individualized program, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize the patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals.  

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral degree in physical therapy as evidenced by current state licensure  

EXPERIENCE:One year physical therapy experience, medical office experience preferred. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES: (include but are not limited to) 

• Conducts screening of patients at regular intervals to determine need for additional intervention/treatment and/or modifications.  
• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation 
• Interprets data, formulates goals and treatment plans and incorporates patient and family and other team members into the coordination of the treatment plan and
  throughout the course of treatment.  
• Provides physical therapy services to patients and in accordance with PT guidelines for professional practice and per clinic policy.  
• Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with treatment plan and physician orders. 
• Participates in patient, family and staff education and provide in-service education to the members of the patient’s care team as needed. 
• Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs as required.  
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.  
• Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. 
• Ensures the implementation, compliance, and monitoring of the Infection Control Program following all policies, procedures and safety regulations. 

KNOWLEDGE:  

• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures and other regulatory policies 
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment 
• Maintains excellent working relationship with the medical professional and other health related facilities and organizations.  
• Promotes Company philosophy, mission and objectives within and to customers outside the organization. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.  
• Understands and demonstrates the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions. 
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with clinical policies.  

Qualifications: 

§ Ability to project a professional image. 

§ Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. 

§ Ability to identify and implement components of the physical therapy process 

§ Identify learning needs and teach patients and families 

§ Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals 

§ Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations. 

§ Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills. 

§ Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.  

§ Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions