Role: The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, and participates in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent deformities in patients with disease or injury. Services are delivered across the full continuum with a focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities include:
- Implementing and adjusting treatment plans based on patient progress and input.
- Educating patients and families, providing discharge instructions, and referring to community resources.
- Collaborating with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment goals and discharge plans.
- Documenting evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge information per departmental protocols.
- Ensuring ethical practices, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to policies and dress code.
- Providing excellent customer service, applying AIDET principles, and fostering teamwork.
- Engaging in professional development, mandatory training, and supporting new staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist and BLS certification.
- Effective communication, customer service orientation, teamwork, and basic computer skills.
Additional: Performs other duties as assigned, complies with policies, and contributes to a positive, respectful environment focused on patient well-being.