Physical Therapist

Position Responsibilities

• Completion of patient evaluation and appropriate plan of care consistent with physician orders, third party payor requirements, and expectations of the patient.
• Perform patient treatments consistent with the care plan, skill level and within boundaries of the profession as outlined by practice act and APTA practice standards.
• Document all related information necessary for development of the treatment plan and daily treatments, proper ICD-9 and CPT coding, home exercise programs, patient education, physician reporting and discharge summaries.
• Direct and supervise treatment provided by support personnel.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of charges consistent with documentation to the PT Technician.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintain department cleanliness and safety.
• Assists in ordering supplies, maintains adequate PAR levels to assure all supplies and equipment is readily available.
• Meet deadlines effectively.

Experience

• 1-2 years experience as a Physical Therapist in a hospital setting preferred.

Education

• Baccalaureate (4-year) degree, Masters Degree or Doctorate Degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association & CAPTE.

Special Qualifications

• Current AL license as a Physical Therapist required.
• Current BLS required.