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 developing effective treatment plans, obtaining physician approval, and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care.
Employees must maintain documentation per state practice act and participate in discharge planning and in-services training for facility staff.
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 plan
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Record evaluations and progress notes
Communicate with health team members
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with families
Participate in Patient Care Conferences
Recommend durable medical equipment
Train Restorative Aides effectively
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