Physical Therapist

• 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.