Physical Therapist

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

During a patient’s initial appointment, a physical therapist will ask about their medical history, evaluate their symptoms and develop a rehabilitation plan that aligns with the patient’s personal needs and goals. Throughout the treatment process, a physical therapist will work directly with the patient to teach them different functional tasks and exercises intended to strengthen or stretch muscles as well as alleviate pain.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

[This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated.]

Restores patient’s function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy

Provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results

Determines physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription

Helps patient accomplish treatment plan by administering manual exercises, giving massages, and using equipment as necessary

Evaluates and records patient’s progress, modifying treatment plans, and trying new treatments if required

Evaluates the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and observing patient’s progress; and recommending adjustments and modifications

Documents patient care services by charting in-patient and department records

Instructs patients in proper in-home exercises and therapies

Educates patients and their families about the recovery process and the challenges they will face

Completing all paperwork including Daily notes, Progress Notes, Evaluations and insurance forms in a timely manor

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

[To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.]

DPT preferred

Licensed as a physical therapist in state of NY

Basic life support (BLS) certification

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Pleasant bedside manner

Motivation skills

Time management

Complex problem-solving skills

Persuasion skills

Persistence

Service-oriented

Instructing and teaching skills

Basic computer skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

[The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.]

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.

Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.

Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of

patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Other: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 45 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required. Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care service, including injections. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.