What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at HOPCo?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assesses patient condition, and establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
- Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
- Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record.
- Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
- Serves as information/education resource for patients, families, and staff.
- Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
- Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff.
- Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.
- Assists the director with patient care issues.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.
EDUCATION
- Requires a Valid and active State Licensure
- Clinical Doctorate (DPT) preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopedics is preferred.
- Will Consider New Grads
REQUIREMENTS
- Current state license.
