The Physical Therapist's primary responsibility is to perform physical evaluations and therapeutic treatments for physician-referred patients with disease or disability and provide direction to physical therapy assistants, students, and technicians to ensure quality treatment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates, plans, supervises, delegates, and administers physical therapy treatment plans to meet patient goals
Modifies patient treatments to reflect changes in goals and objectives when needed
Administers treatment programs to patients including, but not limited to, therapeutic exercises, isokinetic testing and training, gait training, therapeutic application of physical agents such as heat, cold, electricity, ultrasound, massage; manual therapeutic techniques, and functional training
Performs appropriate, timely documentation of patient care in accordance with department policy and procedures including recording patient's reactions and progress during treatment and writing discharge summary when treatment is terminated
Communicates with physicians or other health personnel when indicated
Instructs and provides technical direction to physical therapist assistants and technicians assisting in patient care activities
Participates in clinical studies and guidance of physical therapy students
Counsels with patients and/or family as needed
Establishes home programs for patients and instructs patient and family in the performance of exercises as indicated
Performs other related duties as requested by the Physical Therapy Director and Senior Physical Therapists
Requirements:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Minimum Requirements:
Completion of Physical Therapy program from an accredited school
Active Physical Therapy license for the state of Tennessee/Mississippi
Active CPR Certification
Preferred:
Experience treating patients with advanced spinal problems
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and medical practice software; knowledge of data entry and coding software
Effective communication, both oral and written, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations
Can provide excellent customer service and manage difficult or emotional situations
Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Can work with focused concentration
Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
High level of confidentiality and discretion
Desire to seek new learning experiences and share knowledge with others
Accepts challenging opportunities and responsibilities
Can accept suggestions and recommendations
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.