Physical Therapist

Job description

Description SSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Performs PT evaluation and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician; - Performs written re-evaluations in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at a minimum documents progress every six (6) therapy sessions. - Provides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients; - Supervises the services of physical therapist assistants (PTA’s) to ensure compliance with the treatment plan; - Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure their patient involvement is within their scope of practice; - Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes; - Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information; - Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear, comprehensive, and frequent communication with customers;...