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