Therapy - PT

Physical Therapist

The physical therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnose, and identify deficits in a patient's ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. They develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. The therapist works with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs patient evaluations through obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.
• Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that address the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
• Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.
• Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
• Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within established timeframes in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.
• Communicates with the patient, family, caregivers, significant others, and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Participates in professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, including in-service meetings, workshops, and by reading current literature concerning scope of practice.
• Actively participates in quality improvement activities.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
• Functions within the scope of practice as defined by the state's practice act.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.