Role Overview: A physical therapist assesses, plans, and implements rehabilitative programs to enhance mobility, reduce pain, increase strength, and prevent deformities in patients with disease or injury. Services are delivered across the care continuum in a cost-effective, quality-driven, and patient-centered manner, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Treatment Planning and Care Delivery: Implements treatment plans, selects appropriate activities, revises goals with patient/family input, provides education, discharge instructions, and referrals.
- Patient Assessment: Collaborates with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, goals, and discharge plans, considering patient and family input.
- Documentation: Maintains accurate records of evaluations, treatments, education, and discharge information per departmental guidelines.
- Professional Conduct: Upholds ethical standards, maintains confidentiality, punctuality, and effective communication; participates in meetings and training.
- Customer Service: Applies principles like AIDET, fosters teamwork, and ensures positive patient and colleague interactions.
- Professional Development: Engages in ongoing education, completes required competencies, participates in orientation, and adheres to institutional policies.
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 Notes: Performs other duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with all policies and standards, with a focus on delivering compassionate, quality care to improve patient outcomes.