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.
Supervises PT assistants, aides and students, and assists the nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
The essential functions of this position require significant physical abilities including exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.
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 and treat patients
Develop effective treatment plans
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Communicate with health team members
Maintain medical record documentation
Nice-to-have
Relate positively with patients
Instruct patient families and staff
Participate in discharge planning
Facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment
Key Requirements
Licensed as a Physical Therapist
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
Maintain continuing education requirements
Proficient in computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)