Careers

Physical Therapist

Therapist’s Duties

Therapist’s principal duties are to provide physical therapy services consistent with their license and profession as a physical therapist to patients of the employer.

Responsibilities

1.  Evaluate incoming patient conditions to determine appropriate physical treatment programs, and consult with referring Physicians regarding diagnosis.
2. Develop and implement physical therapy treatment programs based on each patient’s particular needs.
3. Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques to include:
   • exercise instruction
   • manual therapy techniques
   • modalities (ultrasound)
   • activities of daily living
   • orthotron testing
   • nautilus program
4. Document treatments rendered in provided EHR program.
5. Consult with referring Physicians regarding patient diagnosis, and communicate changes via progress notes.
6. Communicate with referring Physicians and Physical Therapy Assistants regarding patient therapy and equipment.
7. Communicate with potential referral sources to expand existing business and cultivate new business.
8. Communicate with Physical Therapy Assistants to perform interim therapy evaluations to continually modify and update treatment programs.
9. Operate and apply knowledge of standard physical therapy equipment such as ultrasound equipment, nautilus equipment and so forth.
10. Refer to appropriate outside sources as necessary.
11. Attend continuing educational courses to obtain advanced clinical skills.
12. Maintain current knowledge of Physical Therapist roles and continuing trends in the industry.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Supervise overall effectiveness of Physical Therapy Assistants.
2. Delegate daily physical therapy treatment instructions and duties such as modalities, exercise programs and manual therapy to Physical Therapy Assistants.
3. Communicate with Supervisor regarding staff performance and related personnel matters.

Education/Training

• Degree: Doctorate of Physical Therapy preferred but not required.

Experience

• Prior work related experience required.

Certifications/Licenses

• Appropriate Certifications/Licenses required.