Physical Therapist

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Physical Therapist

REPORTS TO: Director of Patient Services

POSITION SUMMARY: Physical Therapy Services are provided to individuals who demonstrate the presence of a functional limitation. Physical therapist’s role is to provide skilled intervention to improve the patient’s level of functioning in self-care, mobility, safety, range of motion and to establish a safe and effective maintenance program. Examples of therapy services include assessment of needs and development of a therapy program for the patient.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently licensed and registered with the NYS Department of Education as a Physical Therapist.
• Graduation from a Physical Therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education of The American Medical Association.
• One your physical therapy experience in an acute health care setting, home health care experience desirable.
• Good organizations, interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated abilities to:
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Speak effectively before groups or customers or employees of the Agency.
• Read, analyze and interpret general business correspondence.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, customers, and the general public.
• Computer literate, desired

EQUIPMENT OPERATION:

Assistive Devices, PT Modalities

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), each essential duty should be indicated with an “x” in the ADA box. A duty is essential if: (1) the position exists to perform that duty; (2) it requires specialized skills and/or expertise; (3) it can only be performed by a limited number of available employees.

ADA

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

X

Intervenes in the restorative health care plan upon receipt of a request for an evaluation and treatment of a physical disability. Submits written initial evaluation for inclusion in patient’s world.

X

Perform clinical tests to discover functional limitations and the potential for restoration. Develops a plan of care with restorative and maintenance goals to meet identified needs.

X

Applies physical therapy procedures to achieve identified goals, (i.e, therapeutics exercises, functional training).

X

Instructs patients, family and other health team personnel in the use of assistive modalities and appropriate physical therapy procedures.

X

Observes, records and reports to the authorized medical practitioner and nurse, the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.

X

Works with the health team to shorten the patient’s recovery from illness and incorporate the management of residual disability.

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Employee Signature Date

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $80.00 per hour

Work Location: In person