Qualifications

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Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy

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Approved by an accredited organization

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Minimum of Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist

Responsibilities

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Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses and functional disabilities to attain highest level of physical function

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Test/screen the patient’s physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function and records findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives

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Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician’s Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team

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Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results

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Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment

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Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plan that reflects current plan of care as related to therapy; supervise/evaluate staffs' performance

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Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical therapy assistants and home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility

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Accurately, promptly and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and evaluations

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Assure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician signature and implemented

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Report patient's progress to the patient's physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient and family

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Submit evaluation, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff

Benefits

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Pay: $85.00 - $110.00 per hour