Physical Therapist

Position Summary: This facility provides ambulatory health care to eligible Native American beneficiaries. The incumbent functions as a Physical Therapist by attempts to address the illness, or injuries that limit a person’s abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Patients are referred by NTHS Provider staff and evaluated to develop a treatment plan.

Position responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease patient suffering from disease or injury.
• Provide educational information concerning Physical Therapy, injury prevention, ergonomics and means to promote health.
• Performs initial and on-going assessments of the patient’s condition.
• Establishes, revises, and evaluates a plan of care.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Communicates with referring physicians/providers regarding the patient’s progress, status, and ongoing recommendations.
• Thoroughly documents all aspects of therapy care, including initial examination, plan of care, treatment, and response to treatment.
• Supervises departmental staff, develops and reviews policies of department.
• Adheres to all requirements and regulations dictated by state licensures.
• Other duties as assigned.