Pta Jobs

General Purpose

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
• Instruct patient?s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan. ? Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.