Evaluate patients within twenty-four hours of physician referral and develop effective treatment plans approved by the referring physician
Job Summary
Evaluate patients within twenty-four hours of physician referral and develop effective treatment plans approved by the referring physician.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation conferences as needed.
Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Matching Summary
Evaluate patients within twenty-four hours of physician referral and develop effective treatment plans approved by the referring physician.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Communicate patient progress to health team
Record treatment and progress documentation
Assist with caregiver training and discharge planning
Nice-to-have
Participate in staff training programs
Recommend durable medical equipment
Ability to relate effectively with patients and staff