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Job Description Summary:

To competently interpret the patients history and baseline level of function and then to complete an assessment appropriate to the patients areas of deficits. Based on problems identified, the physical therapist establishes and carries out a plan of care to include patient treatment and reassessment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning, documentation in the medical record and communication with physicians and other medical staff. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Actively participates in departmental functions.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Driving is an essential function of the job.
90% - Direct Patient Care – Evaluates and treats patients after physician referral.
Administers portions of the assessment that is assigned by the Physical Therapist (PT) in which Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) has demonstrated to be competent.
Assists in reassessment process, reporting patient performance to the PT.
Assists PT in implementation of the patients plan of care based on occupational performance frames of reference(s): bio-mechanical, rehabilitation, sensorimotor.
Attends multidisciplinary patient care meetings.
Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team.
Educates patient and caregiver/family.
Recommends Medical Equipment required for discharge.
Provides information to Physicians, Nurses, Care Managers, Social Workers, and other team members.
5%
Documents evaluation performance directed and interpreted by the PT, progress towards goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for the multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.
All documentation to be co-signed by the supervising PT.
5% - Indirect Department Functions.
Delegates assignments to Rehab Technicians.
Remains involved in department process improvements utilization review and quality assurance program.
Educates others about Physical Therapy.
Takes active role in orienting new staff members.
Assists in clinical instruction of PTA students.
Educates other disciplines and medical/hospital personnel on PT purpose, goals and treatment policies/procedures.
Assumes other duties delegated by management.
The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by employees in this job.  Employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Therapy (Required)DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, LIC - Licensed in Field - State of Ohio, PT1 - Physical Therapist License - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Additional Job Description:

Licensed in the State of Ohio. Basic computer skills. Entry level new graduate, if facility has at least one veteran Physical Therapist to mentor, otherwise, at least one year of clinical Experience

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Outpatient Rehab

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