Physical Therapist

A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to maintain patient well being. Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

Job Qualifications

Education: Physical Therapy education required per state regulations.

Licensure:

• Current State License as a Physical Therapist in state for hire.
• Current Driver's License in state for hire.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in a health care facility or patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Must have Hepatitis profile.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, patient needs, ability to work with dying patient and support system and to meet patient individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions:

• Perform clinical assessment; Identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients needs and desires.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Assist/instruct patient/ family in