Job Title

Evaluates, documents, plans, implements, and monitors Physical Therapy Services under physician orders to improve, restore the functional level of patients to maximize their potential at work, home, or play.Qualifications:Education and Experience:Graduation from a PT program requiredCurrent licensure or eligibility to obtain in the Commonwealth of VACompletes obligatory hospital in-services and education to maintain licensureResponsibilities:Performs comprehensive patient evaluations and re-evaluations in regard to patient's needsProvides quality in and outpatient physical therapy treatmentsEducates and provides effective communication skills with patients, family members, and inter-dept. staff as neededIn-services other disciplines/Participates in teams to educate others in Physical Therapy techniquesSupervises LPTA's and students providing effective feedback in a professional mannerAssists in keeping work area clean, orderly, and professionalDocuments patient treatments daily, submits quarterly status reports, &completes D/C summariesAssists secretary as needed with scheduling return visits in relation to customer service policyTurns in daily treatment charges to the secretary in a timely mannerCommunicates with physicians on a regular basis concerning patient treatments/response to careMaintains patient's confidentialityMaintains work area and equipment with appropriate infection prevention techniquesFollows up with patient's that no-show or cancel appointments by phone, &documents appropriatelyParticipates actively in bi-monthly patient care conferences and attends monthly staff meetingsAssists teammates with patient care coverage when needed