Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Holds a license to practice as a physical therapist within the state.
At least two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist is preferred.
Demonstrates verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile that meets state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises physical therapy services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Provides direct care to adult and geriatric patients, including comprehensive assessment, individual and group treatment, and supervision of treatment delivered by physical therapy assistants, support staff, and students.
Contributes to program development, quality improvement, program assessment, and departmental policy and procedure development.
Provides physical therapy services according to a written individualized plan of care.
Assesses and evaluates therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status and participates in developing the total plan of care, including evaluating the home environment.
Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and transfer capabilities, with a focus on maintaining patient comfort.
Directs physical therapy treatment.
Provides equipment required to increase patient function and independence.
Instructs patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determines priority needs for physical therapy.
Reports patient reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician.
Initiates physical therapy programs and instructs personnel, families, and caregivers in applicable phases and goals of the patient's physical therapy program.
Educates patients in the use of prosthetic devices when needed.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment.
Participates in patient discharge planning and prepares clinical progress summaries according to organizational policy.
Provides physical therapy consultation to families and caregivers as appropriate.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Participates in the home health orientation program.
Provides supervision of physical therapy assistants and hospice aides as appropriate.
Desired Qualifications
Acute care experience.
At least two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Rehab Manager Therapy Services and/or Rehab Supervisor, the Physical Therapist plans, organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. Effective supervisory skills are needed, along with good communication skills for departmental and interdepartmental relationships. The individual in this position must have initiative, be innovative, possess a sense of responsibility, integrity and sound judgment; follow standards of proper conduct, and abide by facility policies and standards of care. This position does provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients, including comprehensive assessment, individual and group treatment, and supervision of treatment delivered by Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy support staff, and Physical Therapy students. The Physical Therapist contributes to program development, quality improvement, program assessment, and departmental policy and procedure development.
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Acute Care experience desired
Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state.
At least two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist is preferred.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to:
Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities. Less a goal of rehab, more a focus on maintaining comfort.
Directing physical therapy treatment.
Provides equipment required to increase patient function and independence.
Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determining priority needs for physical therapy
Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/ caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
May educate patient in the use of prosthetic device.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Participates in patient discharge planning. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed by organization policy.
Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
Participates in the interdisciplinary group.
Actively participates in the quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Participates in home health orientation program.
Provides supervision of physical therapy assistants and hospice aides, as appropriate.