Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Physical Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

Positions Available:

• Per Diem
• Part-Time
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Assist the physician in evaluating clients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
• Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance
• Make arrangements for out-client services, which cannot be given in the home
• Records and reports to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the client's condition
• Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Instructs the family in the client's total physical therapy program
• Attends physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations
• Attends case conferences and in-service programs as indicated
• Supervises the physical therapist assistant, as indicated
• Participates in staff and Agency development activities
• Prepares an assessment of the client's condition and periodic evaluations and summaries, developes a plan of care and problem list, and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the client's record no less than weekly.
• Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician's plan of treatment
• Communicates effectively with all those providing care
• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of the visits with the Clinical Coordinator to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.
• Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency.
• Participates with staff, client, and physician in discharge planning activities and completes the physical therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of Agency policies

Requirements:

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

Graduate of physical therapy school approved by:

• The American Physical Therapy Association; or
• The Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or
• The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association

1. Licensed or registered by the State of Maine
2. Preference of at least one (1) year of institutional experience
3. Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences
4. Must have a car with required insurance coverage and State driver's license
5. Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
6. Must be able to stoop and bend
7. Must be able to lift and carry effectively so as to be able to perform the above-listed functions

Other Responsibilities:

Will assume other responsibilities deemed necessary and in the best interest of the organization as requested by the Clinical Coordinator or Executive Director.