Therapist-Physical II

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.

Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals.

Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures.

May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.

Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.

Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned goals.
• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
• Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

• Experience: Minimum Required 3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment. Preferred/Desired Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
• Education: Minimum Required Training: None Preferred/Desired Minimum Required Training: Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
• Licenses: Minimum Required BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT