POSITION SUMMARY :
Provides treatments to patients by evaluating their function, selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function.
Participates in an interdisciplinary approach for in servicing and community education and in the clinical education of affiliating students.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION :
- Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a B.S.
- Must hold a current license in Physical Therapy.
COMPETENCIES :
- This position requires strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must have personal computer skills and be proficient in the use of Windows based programs needed for department functions.
Basic keyboarding skill is desirable.
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Evaluates patients based on departmental standard.
- Conducts and modifies evaluations based on the patient's symptoms, level of activity, and medical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each patient.
- Treats patients with appropriate therapeutic exercises, physical agents, and manual therapeutic techniques.
- Educates patients / families in home exercise programs and / or functional activities.
- Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate.
- Documents in accordance to insurance guidelines and adheres to the department's policies and procedures.
- Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.
- Attends a continuing education course to further / improve treatment techniques.
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