What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab position at Elite Talent Consulting?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Collects / interprets diagnostic data and its clinical relevance when making assessments, while considering current presentation and past medical / clinical history.
- Demonstrates proficiency in performing patient assessment, development of treatment plans, and patient specific goals.
- Supervises and directs patient treatment activities of Assistants appropriately per departmental operations.
- Initiates patient care activities in reasonable / timely manner and strictly adheres to department guidelines regarding a patient’s treatment schedule.
- Completes documentation that is accurate, complete, timely, legible, and consistent with department documentation policies and regulatory agencies.
- Ensures patient charges are accurately captured and submitted within 24 hours of treatment.
- Completes program specialist competency / checklist of expectations, as appropriate to current position. (In-Patient and Work Hardening only). Completes annual competencies as appropriate to position including age specific competencies.
- Demonstrates willingness and competency to be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, and scope of practice and department need.
- Assists with orientation of new staff and / or students.
- Performs other functions as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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