Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state
• Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care
• Ability to read technical procedures
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed
• Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures
• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services
• Participate in discharge planning
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy