Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : JOB SUMMARY

This role focuses on evaluation, treatment, and management of diverse caseloads with an emphasis on orthopaedic injuries sports-related conditions, preventing injury, and promoting fitness. An ideal role for a clinician who thrives in a dynamic, evidence-based environment and is committed to restoring optimal function, preventing re-injury, and helping patients of all ages return to work, play, and everyday life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs and documents a comprehensive initial exam including a review of medical history, referrals from doctors or surgeons to identify problems, and determine a diagnosis before intervention.
• Delivers high-quality direct patient care using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and other appropriate interventions to develop an individualized treatment plan to maintain, improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Educates patients on injury prevention, post-op recovery, performance enhancement and home exercise programs.
• Treats patients across all activity levels-from sedentary individuals to recreational and competitive athletes.
• Maintains thorough and timely EMR documentation to support treatment, treatment goals and progress while adapting treatment plans in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and State Laws.
• Collaborates with referring physicians, athletic trainers, and other team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Discharge patients appropriately and follow up with patients as needed.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Contributes to clinic operations including patient flow, scheduling input, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in team meetings and other clinical and staff meetings.
• Develop and enhance clinical expertise. Maintain awareness of current research, literature, and professional consensus regarding treatment strategies.
• Demonstrate adherence to state practice acts and codes of ethical professional conduct in all spheres of clinical practice.
• Perform related work and other duties as required and / or assigned.

Requirements :

Education & Experience