Physical Therapist

Job description

Job type: Per Diem Shift: Days: Hours: 0800-1630: Position Summary: Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients/residents according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Primary Duties: 1. Evaluates assigned patients/residents and develops treatment plans, including specific goals and activities, reevaluating and modifying plans as necessary. Ensures treatments and care is done appropriately and completely in accordance with patients/residents clinical condition. 2. Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient as prescribed by a physician. Provides direct physical therapy to patients/residents. 3. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patient/resident regarding progress, problems, home programs and other issues related to the therapeutic process. 4. Communicates observations, facts and comments with interdisciplinary team members individually, and through team meetings as appropriate and required. 5. Assesses patient’s progress weekly or as required and adjusts program as appropriate. 6. Prepares written documentation as requires by regulations and departmental policy, such as evaluations, individualize...