Physical Therapist 94091

JOB OVERVIEW:& Responsible for planning and administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.

- Provides skilled physical therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and by

assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of patients.

& -Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise

programs; instructing patients, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment,

recommending follow-up programs.

& -Promptly and thoroughly documents and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding

patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses, and progress to administered therapy as

well as discharge summaries.

& -Maintain patient records confidentially.

& -Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner.

- Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.

& -Maintain work area, exam rooms and supplies.

& -Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.

& -Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management.

& -Attends meetings as requested.

& -Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.

& -Current State Physical Therapist license.

- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

& -Knowledge of CPT ICD-9 coding procedures.

& -Thorough knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices.

& -Working knowledge of computer programs.

- Maintain current CPR. Maintain current State license

& -Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

& -Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.

& -Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for

safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.

Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.

Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and

reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Other: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted,

including assisting patients when required. Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual

dexterity to perform the requisite health care service, including injections. Requires frequent

bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with

some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other

conditions common to a clinic environment.