Physical Therapist - IRF

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Essential Duties

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, PRN

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist works closely with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, case managers, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists to ensure coordinated care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient assessment and evaluation: Conduct thorough physical therapy evaluations and plans of care for patients admitted to the inpatient unit, including assessing mobility, strength, coordination, and functional ability. Interpret medical records, physician referrals, and patient histories to determine appropriate therapy plans.
• Supervisory responsibilities: Physical therapy assistants, rehab tech
• Treatment Planning and Implementation: Create, implement and modify tailored therapeutic interventions to improve patients’ functional abilities and achieve their therapy goals.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide direct physical therapy services, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, patient and family education, and use of therapeutic modalities
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient progress, treatment plans, and therapy outcomes in accordance with legal and organizational requirements
• Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, discharge planning and case management conferences
• Compliance and Safety: Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards including HIPAA, OSHA, AHCA and Joint Commission guidelines. Utilize good body mechanics during all patient interactions and mobility. Ensure patient safety during therapy sessions by following established protocols and guidelines. Stay current with professional practices including continuing education, licensure and certification requirements.

Skills:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficient in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

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