Physical Therapist

Initiates and/or completes patient assessment, following time frames established in departmental guidelines, to determine treatment required and completes documentation as observed by supervisor or during chart review.

Performs thorough assessment of patient’s functional conditions to set plan of treatment with appropriate short and long-term goals.

Updates patient’s progress and goals, as evidenced by appropriate documentation.

Documents charges with each initial evaluation and daily treatment as appropriate and as observed by supervisor and other department personnel.

Completes Outcome Measure scores for admission, goal setting and discharge within departmental policies and procedures in a timely manner.

Modifies treatment approach based on patient’s reaction to it and reassesses outcome as observed by supervisor.

Fits, trains and educates patients in use of assistive devices, DME/adaptive equipment and ensures that all equipment is ordered, received and measured to fit each patient as observed by supervisor and as documented in the chart.

Provides written instructions, training and education as needed to all patients/family member/caretakers, in a timely manner, as evidenced by documentation of such in the patient’s chart.

Performs training in functional activities (negotiation of architectural barriers, transfers, job task requirements, etc.) ADL’s/IADL’s to have patient reach highest level of independence.

Gives at least one in-service annually to staff.

Voluntarily assist other therapists/assistants in completing their work and serves as a clinical expert for less experienced staff, as observed by supervisor and staff.

Participates in the clinical education program (student program) as reported by the coordinator for clinical education.

Takes initiative in developing or assisting supervisor on new programs including Performance Improvement and cost containment issues as observed by supervisor/manager.

Escalates issues appropriately. Maintains communication with Manager/Director regarding unusual events.

Current Florida State PT License. CPR Certification.

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program in accordance with state licensing requirements. Taken or is willing to take postgraduate education.