Position Summary:

 

Responsible for the evaluation of referred patients to assess their medical condition and functional limitations, restrictions and complaints.  To establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance, under the administration of the Medical Director.

Written evaluation of new physical therapy patients.Reassessment on ongoing patients.Develop and adjust patient treatment plan.Develop objective and measurable goals with specific time frames.Patient, family and community education.Provide rehabilitative physical therapy care to inpatients and outpatients inclusive of, but not limited to modality/exercise treatments, wound care, mobility and gait training.Documentation of progress notes and flow sheets/charts according to guidelines of the department, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, or other specific payors.Written discharge assessment notes.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor of Science degree from an APTA approved school of Physical Therapy.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Experienced preferred (will consider new grad).

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

Fire CardBLS (AHA)State license; eligible for membership in the APTA.Must adhere to code of ethics of the APTA.
Shift: Days
Hours: 8
Weekly Hours: 40
Type: Full-time
FTE: 1.0