Physical Therapist - Full time (63932)

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff. Involved in clinical program development. Supervises other registered therapists, licensed assistants, rehab technicians, aides, and students as required. In programs with two or more physical therapists/assistants, may provide additional administrative duties as assigned.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES:

1. Screen patients/residents.
2. Upon physicians’ orders, evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
3. May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing patient/resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
4. Under a physician’s order, provides direct patient/resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes one-on-one supervised and group.
5. Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
6. Consults with and trains patients/resident and caregivers.
7. Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
8. Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
9. Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
10. Communicates effectively with patients, team member, customers and supervisor.
11. Promotes positive customer relations.
12. Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.
13. Participates in training and orientation of other staff.
14. Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
15. Participates in the interviewing process for new staff.
16. Participates in census building and marketing activities.
17. Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.
18. May perform additional duties as requested by the administrator or rehab coordinator/manager.
19. Participates in quality improvement activities.
20. Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.
21. Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers.
22. Ensures the rights of resident are respected.