Physical Therapist

L oveland Center

Helping adults with developmental disabilities live their lives to the fullest.

Job Title : Physical Therapist

Full Time

Salary : $80,000 / annually.

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education and communication to maximize a patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities :   Supervises and delegates tasks to physical therapy assistants.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patient's functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patient's functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices Loveland Center and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

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