Physical Therapist

•        Maintains patient safety at all times.

•        Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status.

•        Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.

•        Completes progress notes and reassessments when required and documents them according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.

•        Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.

•        Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends in services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.

•        Responds to therapy referrals and inquiries upon receipt.

•        Reviews daily assignments/schedules with the team.

•        Provides patients, families and staff with education regarding therapy services related to the patients' needs.

•        Demonstrates financial responsibility by meeting patient scheduling requirements, ensuring productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly.

•        Prepares/reviews schedule for the next day.

•        Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times