Physical Therapist

Basic Function:

Evaluate, plan, and administer programs of physical therapy as requested by referring physician and as evidenced by the patient's needs.

Essential Functions:

Evaluate, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of physical therapy treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients.

Complete patient related documentation ensuring content by 9:00 a.m. the following business day.

Maintain and upgrade professional skills according to company needs and professional requirements.

Supervise physical therapist assistants and supportive personnel for accurate and timely completion of delegated job tasks.

Provide job performance assessments of physical therapist assistants and aides to Clinic Directors.

Train new staff and participate in clinical training and supervision of assigned students/interns.

Comply with all company policies and procedures as well as State and Federal professional regulations.

Flexibility in treating a varying daily patient load including evaluations, walk-ins and follow up visits.

Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow up care or referrals.

Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company.