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.
The role includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and aides, conducting in-services and training for facility staff, and participating in patient care conferences and discharge planning.
The work environment is usually low to moderate noise level with reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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 in-service training
Recommend durable medical equipment
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff