Responsibilities:

• Interprets plans and supervises patient treatments in accordance with the physician referral, ensuring the care, safety and well being of the patient.
• Reviews and evaluates the patient's response or lack thereof to treatment.
• Makes recommendations to the physician relative to the need to continue or discontinue physical therapy treatment.
• Provides appropriate documentation of each patient visit in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the maintenance and care of all equipment and apparatus.
• Responsible for the economical use of supplies, linens and utilities; as well as, maintaining the order and cleanliness of the department.
• Provides appropriate billing of each patient visit in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Assists in on-the-job training of all ancillary personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or certificate required.
• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association or related international degree.
• Lymphedema Certified preferred

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare.

Work Experience:

• Internship experience required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.