Physical Therapist- PT [PRN] - ProStep Rehabilitation

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing prescribed

treatments of physical therapy to patients of the comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation

program as well as providing clinical supervision and direction to certain clinical staff.

The prescribed treatments involve complex and sophisticated modalities designed to

achieve therapeutic goals and to restore the patient to maximum functioning. The

Physical Therapist provides supervision to physical therapist assistants, physical therapy

technicians and students. The position reports to the Clinic Director.

STATUS: Full-time, part-time or per diem. Non-exempt position.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Experience in outpatient medical rehabilitation preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current Pennsylvania

license as a Physical Therapist.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Elements

1. Evaluate patient's need for physical therapy including: patient's functional

abilities, need for physical assistance, and rehabilitation potential.

2. Develop long and short term treatment goals (in collaboration with the patient,

family, significant others, and the interdisciplinary team) to develop, improve,

and/or restore the performance of necessary functions.

3. Provide treatment to patients as certified and ordered by physicians using

treatment modalities and practice standards recognized by the Pennsylvania State

Board of Physical Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association.

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4. Coordinate treatment of patients with staff, family members, and significant

others as applicable.

5. Regularly re-evaluate patient progress and inform the patient's physician and

interdisciplinary team.

6. Prepare a written treatment plan on each patient

7. Maintain appropriate clinical documentation in a prompt and comprehensive

manner, documenting patient progress.

8. Engage the patient in purposeful activity, in conjunction with therapeutic methods

to achieve treatment goals identified in the written treatment plan.

9. Provide specialized training to other staff, family members, consultants, and other

individuals as needed.

10. Participate in clinical case conferences and in-service programs to share

information with the interdisciplinary team.

11. Attend team meetings and other meetings as required.

12. Actively participate on committees.

13. Supervise physical therapist assistants, physical therapy technicians and students.

14. Deliver physical therapy services to patients in accordance with accepted

standards of treatment and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and

regulations and interpretations thereof.

15. Interact and work closely with administrative personnel on projects as needed.

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Ancillary Elements

1. Utilize supplies efficiently and use equipment in a safe manner.

2. Maintain high standards of ethical conduct.

3. Perform other duties as required or suggested.

4. Keep abreast of changes in procedures and suggest changes as necessary.

5. Create and implement personal goals, objectives, and strategies designed to

address ongoing personal development needs in order to keep up with the

rapid changes in the health care industry.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works inside. Work demands frequent walking,

bending, lifting, and other body movements while providing treatment. Must be

physically able to provide treatment and demonstrate therapeutic techniques. Sitting for

paper work, meetings, activities, telephone calls, and reading information. Must be

physically able to assist patients in transfer techniques. Must be able to travel to other

clinics.

Job Title	Physical Therapist- PT [PRN]

Location	Berwick, PA

Job Type	Full-Time Regular

Job Description	JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist GENERAL SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing prescribed treatments of physical therapy to patients of the comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation program as well as providing clinical supervision and direction to certain clinical staff. The prescribed treatments involve complex and sophisticated modalities designed to achieve therapeutic goals and to restore the patient to maximum functioning. The Physical Therapist provides supervision to physical therapist assistants, physical therapy technicians and students. The position reports to the Clinic Director. STATUS: Full-time, part-time or per diem. Non-exempt position. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy. WORK EXPERIENCE: Experience in outpatient medical rehabilitation preferred. SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a current Pennsylvania license as a Physical Therapist. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Elements 1. Evaluate patient's need for physical therapy including: patient's functional abilities, need for physical assistance, and rehabilitation potential. 2. Develop long and short term treatment goals (in collaboration with the patient, family, significant others, and the interdisciplinary team) to develop, improve, and/or restore the performance of necessary functions. 3. Provide treatment to patients as certified and ordered by physicians using treatment modalities and practice standards recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association. JOB DESCRIPTION Physical Therapist Page 2 4. Coordinate treatment of patients with staff, family members, and significant others as applicable. 5. Regularly re-evaluate patient progress and inform the patient's physician and interdisciplinary team. 6. Prepare a written treatment plan on each patient 7. Maintain appropriate clinical documentation in a prompt and comprehensive manner, documenting patient progress. 8. Engage the patient in purposeful activity, in conjunction with therapeutic methods to achieve treatment goals identified in the written treatment plan. 9. Provide specialized training to other staff, family members, consultants, and other individuals as needed. 10. Participate in clinical case conferences and in-service programs to share information with the interdisciplinary team. 11. Attend team meetings and other meetings as required. 12. Actively participate on committees. 13. Supervise physical therapist assistants, physical therapy technicians and students. 14. Deliver physical therapy services to patients in accordance with accepted standards of treatment and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and interpretations thereof. 15. Interact and work closely with administrative personnel on projects as needed. JOB DESCRIPTION Physical Therapist Page 3 Ancillary Elements 1. Utilize supplies efficiently and use equipment in a safe manner. 2. Maintain high standards of ethical conduct. 3. Perform other duties as required or suggested. 4. Keep abreast of changes in procedures and suggest changes as necessary. 5. Create and implement personal goals, objectives, and strategies designed to address ongoing personal development needs in order to keep up with the rapid changes in the health care industry. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Works inside. Work demands frequent walking, bending, lifting, and other body movements while providing treatment. Must be physically able to provide treatment and demonstrate therapeutic techniques. Sitting for paper work, meetings, activities, telephone calls, and reading information. Must be physically able to assist patients in transfer techniques. Must be able to travel to other clinics.

Discipline	PT