The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, organizes, and implements rehabilitative programs to enhance mobility, alleviate pain, build strength, and prevent or reduce deformities resulting from disease or injury. Services are delivered across the full care continuum with a focus on cost efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory standards.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Assessment:

• Collaborate with physicians to develop and evaluate treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans.

• Create a care plan with input from the patient and/or family.

• Develop a realistic discharge plan that incorporates patient and/or family goals.

Treatment Planning and Provision of Care:

• Implement the physical therapy treatment plan.

• Select appropriate treatment activities to help patients achieve their goals.

• Adjust goals and care plans with input from patients and their families.

• Provide ongoing education and training to patients and families.

• Offer discharge instructions and referrals to community resources as needed.

• Serve as a resource for staff, families, and physicians regarding rehabilitation services and equipment.

Documentation:

• Document evaluations and care plans according to departmental guidelines.

• Record each treatment session following departmental protocols.

• Complete and submit all required documentation, including family education and discharge paperwork, in accordance with facility and program guidelines.

General Requirements:

• Uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity, and honesty.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and teamwork.

• Maintain patient confidentiality.

• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policies.

• Follow the departmental dress code and display ID badge appropriately.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with team members.

• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, and process improvement activities.

• Manage workload efficiently and use materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively.

• Observe infection prevention protocols.

Customer Service:

• Lead in vision, technology, innovation, and customer service.

• Impact employees’ and patients’ lives positively.

• Apply AIDET principles consistently in patient interactions.

• Foster a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients, treating everyone with respect and promoting teamwork.

• Understand and implement service recovery principles as needed.

Professional Development:

• Engage in professional development and mandatory education activities.

• Complete core and annual competencies by established deadlines.

• Meet all educational requirements for maintaining licensure.

• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.

• Fulfill all mandatory hospital and system requirements.

Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications:

• Physical Therapist license

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

​Required Minimum Skills:

• Effective communication

• Customer service focus

• Team-oriented

• Basic computer skills