Physical Therapist
Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the development of an individualized therapy program consisting of physical assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· 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.
· 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.
· Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
· Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
· Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
· Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
· Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
· 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/Abilities:
· Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
· Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Strong customer service orientation.
· Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
· Ability to travel as needed to perform job
Education and Experience:
· Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
· Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards
· Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Physical Requirements:
· Duties require extensive standing and walking.
· Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
· Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
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