Physical Therapist

Job description

The Physical Therapist 1 is responsible for evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team. Maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. May supervise physical therapy assistants, therapy techs, and students. Education: Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Program (minimum bachelor's degree) - Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when… - Evaluation and treatment methods appropriate to diagnosis, age group, patient's physical and emotional status are performed and accurately documented and appropriate treatment plan is formulated as evidenced by chart review. - Patient care is documented daily utilizing approved hospital and department documentation system reflecting patient response to treatment, actual performance, and treatment summaries if needed as evidenced by accurate & timely chart reviews. - Daily patient charges are completed accurately, recording in treatment documentation, on daily charge sheet of department, as well as entering charges i...