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-service training for facility staff, and participating in patient care and rehabilitation conferences.
The position requires recommending and facilitating the ordering of durable medical equipment to aid patient mobility and participating in discharge planning.
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 records documentation
Communicate with healthcare team
Conduct in-service training
Recommend durable medical equipment
Nice-to-have
Effective communication skills
Ability to solve practical problems
Positive patient and staff relations
Participate in care conferences
Computer proficiency with Casamba and Point Click Care