Physical Therapist (PT)

Equip patients with PT intervention techniques/exercises ; track progress

Provide education to patients on techniques for the continuation of care

Evaluate and treat new patients

Establish a diagnosis of condition or conditions and their impact on activity

Plans and prepares a written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.

Responsible for assuring that patients are treated promptly in accordance with their scheduled appointments.

Responsible for conveying to patients the importance of complying with established plans of care, including home exercise programs, and minimizing cancellations and no-shows of appointments. This is tracked independently with the expectation of achieving a 90% appointment-kept rate.

Responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care.

Responsible for the delegation of appropriate patient care activities to the physical therapist assistant that is in accordance with that employee’s skill level and deemed appropriate by the state practice act.

Provides patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.

Responsible for timely documentation, including but not limited to daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports. Responsible for documenting in a compliant fashion that is in accordance with company policy and state & federal guidelines.

Responsible for the supervision of aforementioned physical therapist assistant activities.

Responsible for the delegation and supervision of non-patient care activities of the clinical aide. Consults with referring physicians as needed through documentation and as well as verbally. Responsible for pursuing continuing education in the form of formal classes, reading of periodicals and other literature.

Responsible for always maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct that best represents the company.

Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures.

Responsible for abiding by the company’s values statement and social contract. Schedules patients. Handles front desk functions as appropriate.

Review the Physician’s referral (Prescription) and the patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. Tests and measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.

Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients in performing various physical activities and in the use of assistance and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.

Administers treatment involving the application of physical agents. Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatment to achieve maximum benefit.