Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Professional member of patient's treatment team who evaluates, assesses, and delivers services according to a written plan of treatment established by a physician. Provides supervision for all services rendered by Physical Therapy Assistants. Evaluations are performed by peers.

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor's degree from an accredited PT program approved by the council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.

Licensed/registered in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist.

Minimum of two years Home Health experience as a physical therapist and one year supervisory.

Job Responsibilities

Duties of the Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) include, but may not be limited to:

Evaluate patient's level of physical functioning and need for physical therapy services.

1. Discuss evaluation with physician to help establish a plan of treatment to assist patient to meet maximum rehabilitation potential.
2. Carry out prescribed treatments; and/or supervise PTA in carrying out PT
3. Establish a home program to be followed by the patient/significant
4. Instruct patient/significant other in home
5. Observe and report to physician pertinent changes in the patient's level of Communicate changes to other team members involved in the patient's care.
6. Maintain appropriate documentation of all services as per Agency
7. Conduct self in professional manner at all times and in all
8. Provide Agency with all required evidence, including copy of license/registration, to allow Agency to verify experience.
9. Accept only those assignments for which she/he is qualified.
10. Comply with all State, Federal, Local and Agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.