Staff Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Full Time 8 Hours Day (9:00AM to 5:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides physical therapy care and services as part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to patients primarily in adult and geriatric age groups with occasional, limited pediatric and adolescent patients. May function as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy students. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Communicates appropriately with the referring physician. - Communicates with patients and others adequately and appropriately. - Completes all required documentation. - Continues professional development through continuing education. - Delegates to and supervises Assistants and Aides appropriately. - Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective. - Develops appropriate treatment plans. - Evaluates patients, identifying problems and defining treatment goals that are specific, objective and measurable. - Implements treatment programs using appropriate modalities and/or procedures according to department standards. - Monitors the extent to which services have met therapy goals. - May participates in clinical education for physical therapy students. - Partic...