Physical Therapist
Core
Skilled patient evaluations and treatments across neurological, geriatric, orthopedic, acute medical, sports medicine, and industrial populations in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Role type
Physical Therapist (IC)
Builds
Patient care programs and treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, treatment modification, patient education, safe patient handling, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, insurance management, productivity management, clinical instruction
Preferred skills
program development, quality management, policy improvement
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
perform thorough and objective evaluations using professionally accepted techniques; establish functional short and long-term goals and realistic time frames; administer evaluations, treatments, and modalities safely; instruct patients and family/support persons; document all appropriate information and track patient insurances; meet productivity standards and bill for daily treatment and supplies; provide training and supervision to support personnel; function as clinical instructor for PT/PTA students.
Seniority
Individual Contributor (IC), entry to mid-level (requires licensure)