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The Staff Physical Therapist will be directly involved in patient evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. The Staff Physical Therapist reports to the Lead Physical Therapist and/or Director of Rehabilitation Services. The Staff Physical Therapist will also assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, by providing effective, efficient, and quality care for the patient.
The Physical Therapist will coordinate, delegate and supervise assigned supportive staff (PTA, PT Aide). Responsibilities Evaluates patients by utilizing specialized testing procedures and skills, incorporating data from the medical record and assessing. Manages the plan of care through consultation with MD.
Set goals and develop appropriate treatment plans as determined from the outcome of the assessments. Evaluates patient's equipment needs. Incorporates discharge planning into treatment planning.
Provides supervision and direction for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and Rehab Aide. Qualifications Graduation from a school of Physical Therapy approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association CA Physical Therapy license BLS certification
Day shift
About the role
The Staff Physical Therapist will be directly involved in patient evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. The Staff Physical Therapist reports to the Lead Physical Therapist and/or Director of Rehabilitation Services.