Physical Therapist - PT - Rehabilitation Therapy - (Physical Therapy )

Physical Therapist

Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Administer manual exercises, massage or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity. Confer with the patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program. Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required. Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer. Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. Supervise, train and assess therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations.

Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability. Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters. Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System. Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment. Anticipates patients'/customers' needs and acts accordingly. Analyzes problems from the customers' point of view. Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality. Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well. Applies learning for improved performance. Therapy Examination. Therapy Treatment Planning. Therapy Treatment Implementation. Applies the Principles of Logic & Scientific Method to the Practice of PT. Ethical & Legal Practice Standards. Therapy Documentation. Compliance Audits-Total of 2 charts reviewed in a quarter by Site Manager or senior therapist. Health System ID is worn in accordance to GSPP policy.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required. Work Experience Previous healthcare experience preferred. Licenses / Certifications Physical Therapist license required. Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required.