Job description
Physical Therapist
Job Summary: Performs physical therapy treatments using recognized and approved techniques. Performs non-patient related tasks to support the operation, organization, and maintenance of the physical therapy department. Works under direction and supervision of a registered physical therapist pursuant to Minnesota guidelines.
Essential Functions:
- Performs delegated portions of physical therapy plan of care.
- Follows standard procedures and safety precautions for the application and use of treatment modalities.
- Trains patients, nursing staff and family members in therapeutic exercise and ambulation.
- Modifies treatment within the established physical therapy plan of care.
- Observes and reports patient responses and any unusual occurrences to the Physical Therapist.
- Completes documentation of treatment including reaction to treatment and plans for upcoming care, as established in the physical therapy plan of care, as well as documentation of the final treatment.
- Assists the Physical Therapist in carrying out complex procedures and programs as instructed.
- Attends patient care conferences, discharge conferences, etc. as requested by the Physical Therapist.
- Performs rehab screenings and reports objective findings to the Physical Therapist.
- Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
- Maintains the work area in a neat and orderly manner at all times.
- Performs duties in a safe manner and observes approved safety procedures at all times.
- Participates in educational programs in the interest of improving skills as required.
- Follows State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the physical therapist assistant.
- May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned or instructed.
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