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.
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
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 patients within 24 hours
Develop effective treatment plans
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants
Communicate with health team members
Maintain medical record documentation
Instruct patient families and staff
Nice-to-have
Relate positively and effectively
Participate in facility in-services
Assist with Restorative Aide training
Key Requirements
Licensed as a Physical Therapist
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
Proficient in computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)