Physical Therapist - Inpatient Therapy

Description

Summary :

The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and

accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing

care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical

Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical

Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy

care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient

population.

Responsibilities :

Gathers pertinent data from chart and other

care givers; discusses with physician as

necessary

Independently assesses all patient

types as assigned

Demonstrates ability to

recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good

judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and / or

performing additional testing

Interprets

results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and

attainable goals

Reassesses patient progress

regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need

arises

Identifies appropriate equipment,

discusses with patient and family

Requirements :

• Doctorate Prof

LPT License

in state of

employment

Work Schedule : PRN

Work Type : Per Diem As

Needed