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.
Supervises PT assistants, aides and students, and conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
The essential functions of this position require significant physical abilities including exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
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
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop effective treatment plans
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Communicate with health team members
Record evaluations and treatment notes
Nice-to-have
Relate positively with patients and staff
Participate in in-services training
Instruct patient families on maintenance programs
Key Requirements
Licensed as a Physical Therapist
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
Proficient in computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)