What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (PT) position at REEDWOOD?
Responsibilities :
- Initial Evaluation : Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations to assess residents' physical abilities, including range of motion, strength, balance, and gait.
- Treatment Planning : Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, incorporating evidence-based practices to address residents' specific needs and goals.
- Direct Patient Care : Provide direct one-on-one and group therapy sessions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and pain management.
- Therapeutic Interventions : Utilize various therapeutic techniques and modalities, such as :
- Therapeutic exercise
- Manual therapy
- Electrical stimulation
- Gait training
- Balance training
- Discharge Planning : Develop comprehensive discharge plans, including recommendations for home exercise programs, assistive devices, and community resources.
- Documentation : Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Collaboration : Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, to ensure coordinated and effective care.
- Supervision : Supervise and direct the work of physical therapist assistants (PTAs).
- Compliance : Adhere to all regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, Medicare, and state licensing boards.
