Job Summary / Purpose:

A Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients per physician order utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. The Physical Therapist communicates with families, physicians and other health team members regarding residents, maintains timely documentation, and maintains current clinical knowledge through continuing education.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients and determines each patient’s need for skilled therapy based on objective and documented criteria.

• Conducts evaluations and develops treatment plans according to standardized and/or recommended techniques and procedures.

• Follows treatment plans in an objective, measurable, and documented approach maintaining timely and accurate records according to policies, procedures and regulations.

• Documents plan of care on evaluation, updates progress notes and provider communication to include but not limited to short and long term goals, and continued need for skilled services when appropriate.

• Documents orders and provides clarification orders when appropriate.

• Maintains active and supportive communications with the patient, significant others, physicians and other team members concerning progress, problems, home programs, follow-up, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.

• Maintains a positive rapport with all staff at all times through professional appearance and actions.

• Communicates pertinent information on a timely basis to supervisor and seeks guidance necessary for performance of duties. Responds appropriately to clinical supervision as indicated.

• Maintains knowledge of current educational and clinical guidelines, trends, and procedures.

• Coordinates and communicates care and discharge plans with appropriate medical staff including but not limited to Physicians, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Dieticians.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Doctorate or better in Physical Therapy

Licenses & Certifications

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
• MN DRIVERS LICENSE
• PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Skills

• Positive Attitude
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Listening
• Patience