Role: The physical therapist assesses, plans, and implements rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent deformity in patients with disease or injury. Services are delivered across the full continuum, focusing on quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities:
- Patient Assessment: Collaborate with physicians to develop and evaluate treatment plans, establish goals, and create discharge strategies.
- Care Provision: Execute treatment plans, select appropriate activities, adjust goals with patient/family input, and provide education and discharge instructions.
- Documentation: Record evaluations, treatment sessions, and discharge information accurately per departmental protocols.
- Professional Conduct: Uphold ethical standards, maintain confidentiality, punctuality, and dress code adherence, and communicate effectively with team members.
- Customer Service: Provide respectful, positive interactions using AIDET principles, foster teamwork, and support a positive environment.
- Professional Development: Engage in ongoing education, complete required competencies, and participate in staff training and orientation.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree.
- Required licenses and certifications, including Physical Therapist licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Effective communication skills, customer service orientation, teamwork, and basic computer proficiency.