Physical Therapist

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum and possess a current BLS Card. State Physical Therapy licensure required. General physical therapy sports and industrial medicine experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with both patients and physicians. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to accurately document information for billing purposes.

Computer experience in windows spreadsheets and word processing preferred.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Clinical Environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Daily patient physical therapy assessments and treatment.

2. Review of treatment protocols of ordering physician.

3. Participate in treatment plan review and ongoing patient care reassessments.

4. Accurate documentation to ensure timely and correct billing.

5. Communication ability to direct and assist other clinical staff as necessary.

6. Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with patients and physicians.

7. Provides necessary educational services and participates in facility in-service activities.

8. Works to ensure a safe and clean facility including physical plant and equipment maintenance and supply inventory upkeep.

9. Assumes any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Director of Inpatient Unit.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit converse and listen; use hands to touch handle or feel objects tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

- The employee must be able to life and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

- The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

Required Experience:

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