Evaluate patients within twenty-four hours of physician referral and develop effective treatment plans approved by the referring physician
Job Summary
Evaluate patients within twenty-four hours of physician referral and develop effective treatment plans approved by the referring physician.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation conferences as needed.
Instruct patient families and nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training to prepare for discharge from therapy services.
Matching Summary
Evaluate patients within twenty-four hours of physician referral and develop effective treatment plans approved by the referring physician.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Develop and approve treatment plans
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Communicate patient progress
Record treatment documentation
Assist with caregiver training
Recommend durable medical equipment
Nice-to-have
Participate in patient care conferences
Assist nursing with Restorative Aides training
Participate in in-service training programs
Ability to relate positively with patients and staff