Job Description
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / Responsibilities
1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to :
A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic / rehabilitative / functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
Evaluates home environment.
B. Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.
C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
D. Instructing patients and families / caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy
F. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
2. Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and / or family / caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
3. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
4. Identifies patient and family / caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
6. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Company Description
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Company Description
We are quick to answer your needs and get you top pay for the position you are looking for to feel comfortable