Physical Therapist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
2. Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
3. Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
4. Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
5. Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
6. Practices office policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
7. Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
8. Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
At least one year of experience
Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
