Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Brief Description

The physical therapist is responsible for directing patient care along the care continuum. This involves the direct delivery of care as well as oversight of support staff to ensure an exceptional patient experience and outcome. This is a fast-paced, high expectation environment and the successful candidate will thrive in this setting, bringing a strong passion for excellence and a desire to advance the health and well-being of others. Attributes we are seeking include a strong work ethic, an outward mindset towards the needs of others, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The position reports directly to the clinical manager.

Essential Job Functions

Functions as a cooperative, active member of the health care team.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital, and physician related information.

Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other appropriate learning experiences.

Maintains safety and infection control standards : recognizes and reports inferior patient care and or safety hazards.

Evaluates patients per physician order and administers appropriate treatments and modalities.

Communicates with referring physicians.

Maintains appropriate records.

Interprets and reports results to treatments.

Functions as active director as needed.

Assigns and supervises appropriate tasks to all support staff.

Participates in the development and implementation of programs and services.

Responsible for the evaluation of all patients referred for physical therapy.

Responsible for timely completion and submission of all reports pertaining to evaluation and discharge. Ensure timely communication to all referral sources regarding their respective patients.

Practice Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice and Standards of Practice policy in this manual.

Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department.

To respect and understand the patient's right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions.

Practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law.

Qualifications

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills dealing with a diverse range of people.

Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients.

Ability to act with integrity regarding all matters of confidentiality.

Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in solving problems.

Practice Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice and Standards.

Education and Experience :

Doctor’s or Master’s degree in physical therapy required

Licensed or eligible for State of MS PT license

Current CPR and First Aid certifications

Efficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Work Environment :

Works within an outpatient physical therapy clinic and performs these essential job functions in addition to managing their current caseload of patients.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position is subject to lifting objects over 50 pounds infrequently.

Company Description

NeoLife Physical Therapy and Wellness is an orthopedic manual therapy intensive clinic founded on family culture, ethical responsibility, and a culture of “doing it the right way” and addressing the root causes of pain and dysfunction with a hands-on treatment approach. We are passionate about people, life, and our profession. We believe that the key to successful clinical outcomes is dependent on skilled “hands-on” intervention, and caring relationships. We are determined to provide the highest quality of care using the most effective techniques used around the world. Research supports the use of manual therapy interventions combined with appropriate corrective movements to accomplish quick and lasting relief. Our treatment protocols are based on evidence collected globally that supports and validates the clinical decisions that we make. ​Overall, we have great outcomes because we believe in a holistic approach to physical therapy, an open dialog between collaborating professionals, and an environment that breathes life and encourages healing.

Company Description

NeoLife Physical Therapy and Wellness is an orthopedic manual therapy intensive clinic founded on family culture, ethical responsibility, and a culture of “doing it the right way” and addressing the root causes of pain and dysfunction with a hands-on treatment approach. We are passionate about people, life, and our profession. We believe that the key to successful clinical outcomes is dependent on skilled “hands-on” intervention, and caring relationships. We are determined to provide the highest quality of care using the most effective techniques used around the world. Research supports the use of manual therapy interventions combined with appropriate corrective movements to accomplish quick and lasting relief. Our treatment protocols are based on evidence collected globally that supports and validates the clinical decisions that we make. ​Overall, we have great outcomes because we believe in a holistic approach to physical therapy, an open dialog between collaborating professionals, and an environment that breathes life and encourages healing.