PHYSICAL THERAPIST

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

POSITION OVERVIEW

Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment to clients of all ages including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients using age specific skills. Provides appropriate clinical supervision to licensed physical therapy assistants, rehab technicians, students and volunteers.

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The employee may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

Responsible for providing physical therapy services to clients of all ages including evaluation of patient, establishing plan of care, implementing treatment, directing and educating patient and / or caregiver and documentation of the above.

Supervise PTA, technicians, students and volunteers

Communicate with other health care providers regarding client care and treatment plans

Provide training and education for hospital staff as requested

Complete patient documentation in a timely manner to meet regulatory and organizational requirements

Attend continuing education programs and present findings to appropriate staff

Demonstrate ethical standards of practice and professional qualities

Review and complete all insurance authorization requirements for patients

Assist with performance improvement for rehab department and hospital

Understand use and precautions of any treatments and equipment used.

EXEMPTION STATUS

Non-exempt

REQUIREMENTS

Education :

BS degree in PT from an accredited college or university

Experience :

No experience necessary

Knowledge, skills and abilities required :

Knowledge and skills to perform physical therapy evaluation, treatment and education on patients with general weakness, neurological and orthopedic conditions, and patients with developmental delay (as applicable).

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Ability to carry out instructions both verbal and written.

Ability to adjust equipment.

Ability to communicate in a professional setting, in person, and on the telephone.

Ability to interpret feedback from patients in all age groups.

Ability to carry out defined treatment protocols independently.

Ability to adapt to patients with a wide variety of diagnoses.

Ability to teach duties of a physical therapist to students.

Ability to obtain and maintain current AHA BLS certification.

General computer knowledge and keyboarding skills

General knowledge of insurance structure and authorization processes

Ability to lift patients

Ability to use and move equipment

Ability to tolerate long periods of standing and walking.

Assist with toileting transfers.

Ability to provide a variety of treatments including wound care and dressing change

Able to assist patient from bed to chair

Licensure / Certification :

Virginia State Physical Therapy License

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