Physical Therapist - Float

General Summary:  A physical therapist (PT) must work as a clinical leader of the rehabilitation team to provide physical therapy services under the clinical direction and supervision of the Medical Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. PTs interpret prescriptions from physicians and/or non-physician providers, evaluate patients, and develop individualized plans of care and goals for patients based on findings from the evaluations. PTs also initiate treatments according to the plans of care, obtain data related to the interventions provided, make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort, and document in a timely and accurate manner the treatments given to patients, including collecting frequent subjective data and objective measurements and correlating them to the established goals in the plan of care.  PTs also supervise, collaborate and communicate with, and hold regular meetings with PTAs to facilitate an environment for superior patient care and satisfy legal regulations. 
PTs support the company mission and goals by providing accurate and timely evaluations and physical therapy diagnoses with appropriate plans of care, while performing high quality evidence-based treatments and excellent customer service to individuals who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Each treatment should be tailored to progress patients towards goals according to the plan of care.
    
Supervisory Responsibilities: Physical Therapist Assistant(s), Technician(s): clinical supervision (non-administrative), as needed for quality patient care.

General Requirements: All duties performed will be done accurately and in a timely manner. 

1.    Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competencies according to Gonzaba Medical Group policy.
2.    Ensures customer service is always maintained at the highest level. 
3.    Exercise tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers.
4.    Must always adhere to customer service expectations including in-person and virtual (via telephone, or telehealth applications) communication. 
5.    Participates in educational programs as needed.
6.    Other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Responsibilities:    
1.    Interprets physician/non-physician provider’s referral accurately and requests interpretation as necessary.
2.    Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients for examination and evaluation purposes.
3.    Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment plan accordingly.
4.    Develops realistic functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
5.    Instructs and involves patient, family, PTA, social worker, nursing staff and discharge planner in patient’s progress and discharge plans, participating in appropriate meetings.
6.    Performs selected tests and measurements according to all regulatory agency requirements, within the Physical Therapy Scope of Practice and state and local laws.  
7.    Uses appropriate modalities and procedures correctly demonstrating knowledge of indications and contraindications.
8.    Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
9.    Instructs and involves patients, family, and/or caregivers in patient’s progress and discharge plans making appropriate discharge recommendations to the therapist and attends appropriate meetings.
10.    Demonstrates working knowledge of and ability to follow and implement departmental policies and procedures.
11.    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
12.    Completes all necessary documentation in a legible, appropriate, concise, and timely manner while assuring compliance.
13.    Assures appropriate and safe equipment performance prior to each use.
14.    Provides in-service to staff as needed or requested.
15.    Possesses working knowledge of and demonstrates adhe