Position Overview
Physical Therapist
Reports to: Clinical Director/Rehab Director
Position Summary: The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Patient Care:
- Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.
- Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
- Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.
- Directing physical therapy treatment.
- Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
- Reporting to physician (or other authorized licensed independe...