Physical Therapist

Job Title : Physical Therapist

Job Title : Physical Therapist Assistant

Status : Minimum Guarantee hours : 32 hrs / week; expected to work 40 hrs / week

Scope :

The responsibility of this position includes the day to day therapeutic intervention of appropriate individuals in the rehab environment under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist, in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the facility, Medicare, private insurance, and Quality Care Rehab, Inc.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists the registered Physical Therapist in carrying out procedures and programs.
• Performs routine treatment procedures in accordance with the planned program.
• Observes, records and reports to his / her supervisor conditions, reactions and responses related to his / her assigned duties.
• Reports any pertinent findings to the registered therapist.
• Helps maintain appropriate records.
• Participates in educational activities of the facility.
• Directs Physical Therapy Aides regarding physical therapy treatments as necessary and appropriate at the time of treatment under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist.
• Maintains specific treatment area where he / she has given treatment.
• Communicates with patient's physician as necessary regarding patient's progress, treatments, etc., in consultation with the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

TB_HC