Job Description:
SUMMARY:
Under the administrative direction and supervision of Management provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and/or interventions and oversees the physical therapy program for participants. Integrates physical therapy treatment plan into the plan or care for to maximize benefits for participants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Provides physical therapy evaluation, treatment, and interventions to program participants.
- Conducts initial assessments and reassessments, upon referral from team, of participant’s condition and functional status and establishes measurable goals and a treatment plan.
- Provides training, guidance, and supervision to program staff and participants/family members regarding therapy.
- Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic exercises.
- Participates actively in the interdisciplinary group by providing clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
- Fulfills all administrative requirements, including but not limited to collaboration with Occupational Therapist, attendance at team and staff meetings, and recording and tracking of physical therapy durable medical equipment.
- Develop treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
- Record and sign treatments in participant’s medical record, record, sign, and date “Progress Notes, Review assessments and discharge participants when appropriate.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.