The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients while communicating with families, physicians, and other health team members
Job Summary
The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients while communicating with families, physicians, and other health team members.
This role requires supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and conducting ongoing in-service training for facility staff.
The position involves developing treatment plans, obtaining physician approval, and participating in discharge planning and utilization review meetings.
Matching Summary
The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients while communicating with families, physicians, and other health team members.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop effective treatment plans
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Maintain medical record documentation
Communicate with physicians and families
Nice-to-have
Participate in in-services training
Assist nursing department with training
Recommend durable medical equipment
Positive patient interaction skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care software
Maintain license in good standing with state board