The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records
Job Summary
The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
They supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation conferences as needed.
The role includes conducting in-services training programs for facility staff and assisting with discharge planning and caregiver training.
Matching Summary
The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Maintain medical documentation
Communicate with healthcare team
Conduct staff training and in-services
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff
Participate in discharge planning
Recommend durable medical equipment
Assist nursing with Restorative Aide training
Key Requirements
Licensed Physical Therapist in the state
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Meet continuing education requirements
Supervisory experience with PT assistants and aides