Physical Therapist Job Description

Physical Therapist Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with patients and identify needs and goals;
• Maintain patient confidentiality;
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care;
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc;
• evaluations including short and long term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement;
• Implements IFSP for enrolled families and recommends frequency of services based on child development status and family priorities and concerns;
• Consult with physicians regarding change in treatment;
• Works to return the individual to optimum and productive level within the client’s capabilities;
• Diagnoses movement dysfunction and develops a treatment plan;
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals;
• Writing progress, evaluation, and discharge reports;
• Assists physician with evaluating level of function;
• Collaborate with director of nursing and/or social worker on Medicare admissions;
• Coordinating with interdisciplinary care plan team to develop long term treatment and discharge plan;
• Consults with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.

Requirements:

• Must own a car, provide proof of car insurance and willing to travel throughout San Francisco Bay Area to work with patients;
• Some experience is preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply;
• Active Physical Therapist License in the State;
• Minimum of one year (1) experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred;
• A thorough knowledge of current treatment practices;
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and an understanding of when these techniques can benefit patients;
• Experience with recommending assistive equipment to patients and outpatient or home health follow-up programs;
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed;
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions;
• Ability to utilize electronic medical record and Microsoft Office programs;
• Exceptional time management skills in performing all assigned tasks;
• Pediatric experience with the birth to three populations is preferred;
• Current BLS Certification;
• Must have a Master of Science or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy with professional licensure in the state in which he/she is employed;
• CPR Certification.