Therapist-Physical I

Job description

Overview

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. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

• Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.

• Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care while also reassessing patient's functional status.

• 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.

• Completes assigned goals.

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education

Minimum Experience

Entry level.

Minimum Special Skills

Basic skills such as keyboarding, using a mouse, and navigating sites.

Minimum Licensure, Registration, Certification

BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER, PT License Needed

Desired Qualifications

Desired Education

Desired Experience

Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification

Worksite address

collierville, TN, 38017, US

Who can apply

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