Description:
The Physical Therapist's primary responsibility is to perform physical evaluations and therapeutic treatments for physician-referred patients with disease or disability and provide direction to physical therapy assistants, students, and technicians to ensure quality treatment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Evaluates, plans, supervises, delegates, and administers physical therapy treatment plans to meet patient goals
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Modifies patient treatments to reflect changes in goals and objectives when needed
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Administers treatment programs to patients including, but not limited to, therapeutic exercises, isokinetic testing and training, gait training, therapeutic application of physical agents such as heat, cold, electricity, ultrasound, massage; manual therapeutic techniques, and functional training
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Performs appropriate, timely documentation of patient care in accordance with department policy and procedures including recording patient’s reactions and progress during treatment and writing discharge summary when treatment is terminated
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Communicates with physicians or other health personnel when indicated
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Instructs and provides technical direction to physical therapist assistants and technicians assisting in patient care activities
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Participates in clinical studies and guidance of physical therapy students
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Counsels with patients and/or family as needed
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Establishes home programs for patients and instructs patient and family in the performance of exercises as indicated
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Performs other related duties as requested by the Physical Therapy Director and Senior Physical Therapists
Requirements:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Minimum Requirements:
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Completion of Physical Therapy program from an accredited school
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Active Physical Therapy license for the state of Tennessee/Mississippi
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Active CPR Certification
Preferred:
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Experience treating patients with advanced spinal problems
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and medical practice software; knowledge of data entry and coding software
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Effective communication, both oral and written, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations
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Can provide excellent customer service and manage difficult or emotional situations
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Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
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Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
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Can work with focused concentration
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Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
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High level of confidentiality and discretion
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Desire to seek new learning experiences and share knowledge with others
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Accepts challenging opportunities and responsibilities
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Can accept suggestions and recommendations
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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