The Physical Therapist assesses, plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs aimed at improving mobility, relieving pain, increasing strength, and preventing deformities due to disease or injury. Services are provided across the continuum of care in a cost-effective, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner. Compliance with all regulatory standards is required.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Patient Assessment:

• Collaborate with physicians to establish and evaluate treatment programs, care plans, goals, and discharge plans.
• Develop a plan of care with input from the patient and/or family.
• Create a realistic discharge plan that incorporates patient and/or family goals.

Treatment Planning and Provision of Care:

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans.
• Select appropriate activities to advance patient goals.
• Revise treatment goals and plans based on patient and family input.
• Provide ongoing education and training to patients and families.
• Offer discharge instructions, follow-up, and referrals to community resources as needed.
• Act as a referral source for staff, families, and physicians regarding rehabilitation services and equipment.

​Documentation:

• Document evaluations and care plans according to departmental guidelines.
• Record each treatment session as per departmental protocols.
• Complete and submit family education, discharge, and other required documentation in line with facility and program guidelines.

General Requirements:

• Uphold ethical standards, demonstrating integrity and honesty.
• Embrace diversity and work collaboratively.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policies.
• Follow departmental dress code and display ID badge appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and process improvement activities.
• Organize workload efficiently and use materials and equipment safely and cost-effectively.
• Observe infection prevention precautions.

Customer Service:

• Lead with vision, technology, innovation, and superior customer service.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of employees and patients.
• Apply AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank You) in all patient interactions.
• Foster a positive environment, respect colleagues, and collaborate effectively.
• Implement service recovery principles as needed.

Professional Development:

• Engage in professional development and mandatory education.
• Complete core and annual competencies according to departmental timelines.
• Fulfill educational requirements to maintain licensure, including potential surgical training if interested.
• Participate in orientation and training for new employees.
• Complete all mandatory hospital and system requirements.

Required Minimum Education:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Physical Therapist license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of acute or inpatient rehab experience as a Physical Therapist.

Required Skills:

• Effective communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.
• Team collaboration.
• Basic computer skills.