Physical Therapist - Per Diem

POSITION:Physical Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation

SUPERVISOR: Rehabilitation Director

WORK AREA: Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living

Physical Therapist

• The responsibility of this position includes the day to day therapeutic intervention of appropriate individuals in the rehab environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of records about patient care for all patients on personal case load.
• Responsible for the correct reporting of billing information to the Director of Rehabilitation regarding all patients on personal case load.
• Provide direct patient care as prescribed, including evaluation and treatment planning.
• Assist and assess transfers, gait and balance as required by functional mobility of patient level of assistance from minimum to maximum.
• Responsible for the reporting and interpretation of treatment results.
• Participate in development and presentation of in-services for the facility as requested.
• Supervise support personnel in immediate work areas as appropriate.
• Perform clinical functions: screens, evaluations, development of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with Medicare / Private Insurance / APTA policies and procedures.
• Modify treatment approaches and adapts intervention environment, tools, materials, and activities reflecting the changing needs and according to the individual and his or her social cultural context
• Participate in meetings regarding patient care as appropriate.
• Assist when appropriate with any community education and public relations activities of the facility.
• Provide education to patient’s family and/or staff on the specific treatment plan and therapy goals for the patient.
• Responsible for the coordination and cooperation with other staff members in carrying out the treatment plan as established.
• Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.
• Schedules and prioritizes own workload.
• Participates in professional and community activities.
• Functions according to the APTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Supervises volunteers, PTAs, PT students, PTA students, and other personnel according to APTA
• Participates in development of policies and procedures.
• Administers standardized tests as clinically appropriate.
• Performs advanced, specialized evaluation or interventions.
• Participates in organizational activities and committees.
• Contributes to program planning and development.
• Critically examines own practice and integrates new knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.