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About the Role

Provides professional patient care and practices physical therapy by evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting treatment. Evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the order from the physician and provides treatment through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures and assistive devices intended to maximize functional potential in all areas of the patient's life. Develops and implements an individualized treatment plan based on patient needs and containing achievable functional goals. Revises treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process.

Instructs and collaborates with Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) regarding treatment procedures to be utilized and provides the appropriate supervision of patients being treated by the PTA. Establishes and educates patients, families, and other caregivers in exercises and therapeutic home programs to be continued following discharge. Completes the appropriate documentation and billing in a timely manner. All care is provided in accordance with the philosophy and essential functions of the hospital, the rehabilitation department, the Indiana State Practice Act, the American Physical Therapy Association, and The Joint Commission.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document physical therapy treatment.
• Develop and revise individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and functional goals.
• Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) on treatment procedures.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic home programs.
• Complete documentation and billing in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, if graduated prior to 1/1/2016.
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy required, if graduated after 1/1/2016.
  • International candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; Doctorate preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible to receive a Physical Therapist license in the State where services will be provided. State licensure must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must be certified in CPR or become certified within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must maintain all certifications and licenses according to expiration dates.
• American Physical Therapy Association membership preferred.
• If assigned to drive a company vehicle, a valid driver's license is required.
• If assigned to drive a personal vehicle, proof of insurance is required in addition to a valid driver's license.

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, combined lift 100 pounds, and push 300 pounds.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to work at other locations as assigned.

Work experience not required other than clinical experience within the educational training program.