Role Overview: A physical therapist assesses, plans, and delivers rehabilitative care to improve patient mobility, reduce pain, and prevent deformities caused by injury or disease. Services are provided across the continuum, emphasizing quality, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and family input.
- Conduct patient assessments, establish care plans, and collaborate with physicians.
- Provide patient and family education, discharge instructions, and referrals.
- Document evaluations, treatments, and educational activities per departmental protocols.
- Maintain ethical standards, confidentiality, punctuality, and professional attire.
- Foster effective communication, teamwork, and positive patient experiences.
- Participate in ongoing professional development, mandatory training, and orientation.
- Adhere to organizational policies, standards, and code of conduct.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
- Licenses: Physical Therapist license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Effective communication, customer service orientation, teamwork, and basic computer skills.