Physical Therapist- Flagstaff, Arizona

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient / family.
• Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
• Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record.
• Educates patient / family on appropriate care and use of various therapies / exercises.
• Serves as information / education resource for patients, families, and staff.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff.
• Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.
• Assists the director with patient care issues.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS

ABILITIES

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.