- Ensure delivery of high quality patient care services.
- Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problems.
- Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment.
- Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
- Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies.
- Implement effective communication with own and other departments' staff, with medical staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high quality service and optimal patient care.
- Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Inform Administrator of department problems, needs and solutions in a timely manner.
- Plan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients to facilitate the patient's recovery and attainment of maximum physical potential.
- Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and performance of exercise programs.
- Perform or delegate patient treatment to include modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training and hydrotherapy.
- Follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures.
- Secure prescription for each patient treated.
- Work closely with the physician to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care.
- Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary.
- Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.
- Participate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminars
- Communicates with the Outcome Assurance Injury Coordinator or the Case Manager for each patient.
- Communication regarding the patients’ objective progress, compliance with the program, compliance with attendance of scheduled appointments, the therapist’s estimated time frame until discharged from therapy.
- Participates in clinical instruction of university occupational therapy and/or occupational therapist assistant students.
- Participates with the evaluation of the effectiveness of the rehabilitation quality management process and assist in new and improved processes.
- Ensures compliance with rules and regulations established by the relevant licensing, certification and accrediting bodies.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Masters’ Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, preferred
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the work state
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $45.00 - $52.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
