Physical Therapist - Tallahassee

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing patient care and therapy services as determined by medical direction including assessing, interpreting, planning and implementing specialized physical therapy treatments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Facilitates and implements current therapy treatments
• Maintains evaluation of patient status at appropriate intervals, assessing patient problems and altering treatment plan, as needed
• Provides accurate, concise and professional documentation in a timely manner, as required
• Submits progress / discharge reports to physicians and other referral sources on a regular basis
• Collaborates with patient, caregivers, family members, physicians and other health care professionals in planning discharge from rehabilitation services
• Directs and follows through on treatment responsibilities delegated to other personnel
• Provides education appropriate to patient's level of understanding regarding evaluation, treatment and self-responsibility
• Instructs in home treatment program to facilitate rehabilitation and promotes independence in care as appropriate
• Responds to mail, messages and phone calls in a timely manner
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as deemed appropriate to ensure the success of the PT program at TOC

GENERAL COMPENTENCIES DESIRED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

CREDENTIALS DESIRED

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace

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