Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for providing patient care and therapy services as determined by medical direction including assessing, interpreting, planning and implementing specialized physical therapy treatments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Facilitates and implements current therapy treatments
- Maintains evaluation of patient status at appropriate intervals, assessing patient problems and altering treatment plan, as needed
- Provides accurate, concise and professional documentation in a timely manner, as required
- Submits progress / discharge reports to physicians and other referral sources on a regular basis
- Collaborates with patient, caregivers, family members, physicians and other health care professionals in planning discharge from rehabilitation services
- Directs and follows through on treatment responsibilities delegated to other personnel
- Provides education appropriate to patient’s level of understanding regarding evaluation, treatment and self-responsibility
- Instructs in home treatment program to facilitate rehabilitation and promotes independence in care as appropriate
- Responds to mail, messages and phone calls in a timely manner
- Attends regularly scheduled department meetings
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as deemed appropriate to ensure the success of the PT program at TOC
GENERAL COMPENTENCIES DESIRED
Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physiciansMust have the ability to promote favorable company image with patients, physicians and the general publicMust be dependable and able to make appropriate decisions in order to plan and carry out treatment program to meet the individual needs of the patientMust be able to effectively assess and treat patients with appropriate scheduling and planningStrong communication and customer service skills, maintaining effective relationshipsEffective problem solving skills with the ability to follow throughStrong organizational skills with the ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines and multi taskMust be able to function independently with minimum supervisionPHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of timeAbility to bend, kneel, stoop, twist and reachMust be able to lift / carry (including moving equipment) up to 50 poundsMust be able to transfer patients safelyMust have visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone and other office equipmentNormal office environment and occasional stress from balancing workload and multiple tasksCREDENTIALS DESIRED
MS from an occupational therapy accredited education program or Doctoral in Physical Therapy from an accredited education program (DPT)Valid Florida license (or eligible)Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace
We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and / or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.