Physical Therapist

Job description

Job Description Evaluates and treats patients with disabilities, injuries, and/or diseases using physical, chemical and mechanical means in accordance with the written and signed prescription and/or referral of a state licensed physician or authorized practitioner. Maintains complete medical records for each patient. Job Responsibility: - Administers direct patient care in accordance with the written and signed prescription of the referring physician or other State authorized practitioner. - Utilizes appropriate evaluation techniques with efficiency and thoroughness. - Designs a treatment program to achieve established goals. - Makes accurate observations of patient tolerance and/or status during treatment and demonstrates the ability to modify a treatment program as needed. - Responds appropriately to established department emergency procedures for patient safety and care, when necessary. - Submits required documentation in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department. - Participates in quality improvement chart reviews and activities. - Attends family meetings/conferences and interacts with members of the inter-disciplinary staff pertaining to the welfare and man...