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 patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation conferences as needed.
The role includes conducting in-services and training for facility staff and assisting with discharge planning and caregiver training.
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 documentation
Conduct in-service training
Communicate with healthcare team
Recommend durable medical equipment
Nice-to-have
Assist nursing with Restorative Aide training
Participate in patient care conferences
Positive and effective interpersonal skills
Ability to solve practical problems
Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
Key Requirements
Licensed Physical Therapist in state
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred