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.
The role requires supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and aides while ensuring compliance with the state practice act.
Employees must record evaluations, daily treatment notes, and recertification documentation according to governmental and third-party payer requirements.
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 of referral
Develop effective treatment plans
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Maintain documentation per state practice act
Instruct families in maintenance programs
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with patients
Participate in patient care conferences
Assist nursing department with training
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care software