Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Our client, a healthcare company, is looking for a physical therapist for their Ashland, AL location.

Responsibilities:

• Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referrals.
• Completes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures.
• Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions and contraindications.
• Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of independence and/or function.
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment.
• Communicates patients needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable.
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment.
• Recommends and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function and incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehab program.
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations.
• Adheres to standards of the company's code of business conduct, policies, health insurance portability accountability act and corporate compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Supervises physical therapist assistants and physical therapy aides in direct patient care and patient-related activities in accordance with state practice act.
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills.

Requirements:

• License requirements: DPT
• Productivity requirement: 30 points
• Mileage reimbursement: Yes. Mileage begins after the first patient to the last patient.
• Required skills:
• Efficiency with HCHB electronic charting system, knowledge of disease processes and patient education

Why Should You Apply?

• Health benefits
• Referral program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities