Loveland Center Job Description
Physical Therapist Full Time Salary: $70,000/ annually Reports to: Director of Clinical Services The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises and delegates tasks to physical therapy assistants. Duties and Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patient's functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate. Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patient's functional goals. Communicates effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes. Practices Loveland Center and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Documents evaluations, treatment goals and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures. Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature. Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community. Required Skills/Abilities: Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services. Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations. Education and Experience: Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program. Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Physical Requirements: Duties require extensive standing and walking. Requires lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring patients. Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Employee Signature: ___________________________________Date: _______________ Dir. of Clinical Svcs: ____________________________________Date: _______________ HR Representative: ____________________________________ Date: _______________
