PD Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Private Duty Physical Therapist

General Summary :

Provide coordinated care to clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates client care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment based on the medical referral and evaluation.

Patient Population : Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions :

• Promote / exemplify the Company's mission, vision, and values.
• Perform clinical assessments; identify patient needs and appropriateness of client.
• Document, prepare / revise, and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Apply the concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordinating and performing client care activities to protect both clients and staff (OSHA).
• Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Assist / instruct client / family in transfer techniques appropriate to client abilities. Instruct on use of equipment.
• Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals. Regular participation in Case Conference / Team Meetings.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers.
• Completes appropriate documentation promptly to assure compliance with company policy.
• Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining / improving competency.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency / licensing board.

This description is a general statement of essential functions that are required to be performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision : N / A Experience :

Requirements :

Experience :

Skills :

Education :

Licensure / Certification :

On-going employment as a PT always requires maintenance of a valid PT license in the state which the therapist practices in and a valid CPR certificate. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these before they expire in order to continue employment.

Physical Requirements :

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