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.
They supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and participate in training programs for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
The role includes recommending and facilitating the ordering of durable medical equipment to aid patient mobility and independence.
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 and implement treatment plans
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Document patient treatment and progress
Communicate with healthcare team
Conduct staff in-service training
Recommend durable medical equipment
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients
Participate in patient care conferences
Assist nursing with training Restorative Aides
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Ability to solve practical problems
Key Requirements
Licensed Physical Therapist in state
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred