What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (PT) position at Arabella Health & Wellness of Montgomery?
Arabella Health & Wellness of Montgomery is committed to providing individualized care through hiring the most committed and intelligent staff, providing extensive training on the acuities we treat, and providing a tailored experience for each resident based on their diagnosis, social history, and preferences. We are committed to providing the best care, quality of life, and dignity every day.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Physical therapists use exercises, massage, functional movement training and other techniques to help the residents’ injuries and illness, recover movement, reduce pain, get stronger and mover flexible and perform day to day tasks. Responsible for planning and administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of residents.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides skilled physical therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician order and by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of residents.
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan, instructing residents, recommending and / or providing assistive equipment.
- Promptly and thoroughly documents and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding resident limitations / interventions, treatments, responses and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries.
- Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner. Supervises and directs Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct resident care and related activities as requested.
- Complies with the codes and regulations.
MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
