Evaluates, documents, plans, implements, and monitors Physical Therapy Services under physician orders to improve, restore the functional level of patients to maximize their potential at work, home, or play.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a PT program required
Current licensure or eligibility to obtain in the Commonwealth of VA
Completes obligatory hospital in-services and education to maintain licensure
Responsibilities:
Performs comprehensive patient evaluations and re-evaluations in regard to patient's needs
Provides quality in and outpatient physical therapy treatments
Educates and provides effective communication skills with patients, family members, and inter-dept. staff as needed
In-services other disciplines/Participates in teams to educate others in Physical Therapy techniques
Supervises LPTA's and students providing effective feedback in a professional manner
Assists in keeping work area clean, orderly, and professional
Documents patient treatments daily, submits quarterly status reports, &completes D/C summaries
Assists secretary as needed with scheduling return visits in relation to customer service policy
Turns in daily treatment charges to the secretary in a timely manner
Communicates with physicians on a regular basis concerning patient treatments/response to care
Maintains patient's confidentiality
Maintains work area and equipment with appropriate infection prevention techniques
Follows up with patient's that no-show or cancel appointments by phone, &documents appropriately
Participates actively in bi-monthly patient care conferences and attends monthly staff meetings
Assists teammates with patient care coverage when needed
