Physical Therapist

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• 1.Provide comprehensive treatment to patients according to state practice guidelines.
• 2. Identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
• 3. Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion.
• 4. Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• 5. Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• 6. Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
• 7. Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• 8. Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• 9. Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
• 10. Cover other therapists’ patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• 11. Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• 12. Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or community as needed.
• 13. Comply with all facility and safety policies and procedures.
• 14. Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• 15. Adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
• 16. Adhere to productivity requirements.
• 17. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
• 18. Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, or Regional Manager.
• 19. Comply with all policies re: lunch, overtime, sick and time off notification.
• 20. Adhere to any and all other written and oral policies and procedures.
• 21. Be available to travel to facilities within reasonable distance when requested.