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Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing encouraging and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistant and supportive devices.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
Completes billing sheet accurately by end of day.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
Provides inservice education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
Identifies and documents goals anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
Discusses evaluation goals and treatment with both patient and family.
Participates in Hospitalwide quality process improvement.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Degree
Field of Study
Required/Preferred
And/Or
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Work Experience
Experience Details
Years of Experience
Required/
Preferred
And/Or
Experience completing internship or apprenticeship program.
12 years
preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent organizational skills
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Teaching others how to do something.
Excellent problem solving case management and communication skills.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Test
Full-Time