Physical Therapy Job Description
Physical therapy
provides front-office support: check-in patients, scheduling patient appointments, confirming patient appointments, receiving patient co-pays, and other office functions as assigned.
Physical Therapy Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Responsible for daily cash
Assists in the implementation of the therapy plan of care for their assigned patients including
Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner and ensures accurate and timely charge entry using approved formats
Under the direction of supervising therapist, participates in therapy assistant student program as assigned and appropriate, providing a positive learning environment for therapy assistant program students with appropriate supervision
Must be available at least 2 weekdays a week during normal clinic hours
Collects copays, cash, check, or credit card payments ensuring patients receive receipts
Supervision of PTA students, and rehab techs, in accordance with the most stringent of either state or payer guidelines
Documents in computerized documentation system
Evaluate and develop individual treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes
Reassess treatment results and discharging planning
Physical Therapy Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Physical Therapy
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, BCLS, RQI
Education for Physical Therapy
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the physical therapy job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Associate Degree in Physical Therapy, Education, Associates, Physical Therapist Assistant, Graduate, School of Physical Therapy, Education Program, Technical, Department of Education, Patient Care
Skills for Physical Therapy
Desired skills for physical therapy include:
Medical terminology
Older adult rehabilitation
Governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings
Growth and development for assigned patient age population
Excel
Discipline specific therapy equipment
Microsoft Office Suite
Word
PowerPoint
Quality improvement
Desired experience for physical therapy includes:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant's Program
Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant
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Schedule be weekends coverage
Must have Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy Science and current
Physical Therapy Examples
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Physical Therapy Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of physical therapy. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for physical therapy
- Hiring, orientating and training new staff
- Carry out a treatment plan based on therapist's evaluation with participation of patient and family as appropriate
- Work to achieve measurable goals described in functional terms within time frames for achievement
- Assess patient's progress and results of treatment on a timely basis and conferring with therapist regarding treatment plan or goals as appropriate
- Communicate effectively regarding patient's progress or concerns both verbally and in writing with physician, patient, family, other hospital personnel and community agencies
- Oversee treatment provided by P.T
- Maintain all required and necessary documentation in the medical record to promote continuity of care between caregivers and meet JCAHO, hospital, payor and quality of care standards
- Regularly communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to the physical therapist
- May coordinate activities of physical therapy aides, students and other support personnel
- Completes non-clinical assigned tasks to ensure effective department operations
Qualifications for physical therapy
- Must have 1 year or more of Physical Therapy acute care experience
- Graduate from an accredited program of Physical Therapy
- Washington state physical therapy license, interim permit, or temporary permit
- The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks
- A Bachelor's in Physical Therapy is required, state licensure as a Physical Therapist by the PA Department of Health
- Bachelor's in Physical Therapy is required, state licensure as a Physical Therapist by the PA Department of Health
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Physical Therapy Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of physical therapy. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for physical therapy
- Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provides results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes
- Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment
- Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments
- Communicates with or instructs caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans
- Measures patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments
- Monitors operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment
- Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches
- Completes all records and documentation thoroughly, accurately and promptly
- The person in this position will also support our communities in Gretna and Ashland as well
- Performing Physical Therapy procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, as a part of a goal oriented Physical Therapy treatment program that focuses on restoring function and preventing further disability as a result of trauma, disease, amputation, congenital defects, surgery and other debilitating illnesses
Qualifications for physical therapy
- Graduate or experienced therapist
- Must be licensed in the state of Texas as a physical therapist
- Implement the care plan as established by the Physical Therapist and the physician
- Coordinate physical therapy services with other agency personnel by participating in care conferences, keeping agency informed of all changes
- Communicate findings and changes in the condition of patients to the Physical Therapist
- Knowledgable of the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of physical therapy. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for physical therapy
- Maintain a program of scholarly productivity
- Represent the DPT program through engagement in service activities for the department, college, community, and profession
- Participate in the implementation and evaluation of the curriculum for physical therapy education
- Performs established patient care routines such as local wound care involving removal of bandages, cleaning of wound, redressing, skin care, routine passive range of motion, supervision of routine active and resistive exercise programs performed by patient, gait maintenance and practice, and tilt table programs
- Applies and removes specific modalities such as hot packs, paraffin, and traction units
- Assists physical therapists in patient treatment by preparing and/or positioning patients for treatment as directed, assembling required supplies and equipment and getting patients in and out of hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpools
- Provides assistance to patients with respect to their personal needs such as dressing, bedpans, and urinals
- Transports patients to and from physical therapy sessions as requested by physical therapist or physician
- Cleans facilities and equipment, including hydrotherapy rooms and equipment
- Assists in ordering and record-keeping of expendable supplies, such as linen, crutches, canes, paraffin, wound supplies
Qualifications for physical therapy
- Three to five years' experience in physical and/or occupational therapy management, preferably including marketing responsibilities
- Deep understanding of the fundamental relationship requirements between the Physical and Occupational Therapy department and members of the physician and clinical community
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy
- Current, valid Washington State license to practice physical therapy
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program providing entry level physical therapist assistant knowledge in rehabilitation, orthopedic, and medical/surgical that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities
- Current and Active Physical Therapy license within the state of operations
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Our company is hiring for a physical therapy. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for physical therapy
- Setup/theory of ROM/flexibility exercise, Spinal stabilization exercise, Active and resistive exercises, Gait and balance, Ultrasound and Cold Laser, Electrical stimulation, Cervical and Lumbar Mechanical Traction, Hot and Cold packs
- Assist in ordering and record keeping of supplies
- Provide education and treatment to a wide variety of patients and their families
- Utilize EPIC software systems for documentation and maintenance of patient records and communication with medical providers and team members
- Mentor staff and students
- Supervise PTAs and admin staff
- Participate in community and hospital based events
- Participate in quality and educational initiatives
- Develops and administers departmental policies, procedures and workflow in accordance with hospital policies and leadership
- Participates in development projects and program growth within the department and the organization
Qualifications for physical therapy
- Must have current PTA license issued by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
- Attend regular educational meetings, seminars, conferences in an effort to maximize clinical performance and to maintain licensure throughout employment
- Document treatments and patient responses to treatment
- Punctual and dependable for assigned shifts
- Current Utah PTA license
- Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology preferred
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Physical Therapy Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of physical therapy. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for physical therapy
- Confers with physicians, nurses, social workers and others with regard to patient care
- Recruits, hires, trains and evaluates staff and monitors and ensures staff understands and complies with organizational standards, competency requirement policies, procedures and regulations
- Oversees orientation mentor programs
- Conducts performance appraisals for all direct-report staff
- Implements developmental or performance improvement plans with staff
- Assigns and supervises the daily workload of the clinical and support staff
- Assesses staffing needs and participates in staffing recruitment and retention planning
- Supports the organization’s plans and goals by ensuring ongoing development in department workflow, tools and support structures
- Identifies clinical opportunities and needs for program development and implements plans in collaboration with leadership and other departments
- Participates in electronic health record development and maintenance in accordance with professional guidelines and payer requirements
Qualifications for physical therapy
- Ability to communicate with patients, care givers, coworkers, supervisors and other medical staff in person, in written form, via email or telephone
- Ability to listen to patients or caregivers concerns
- A minimum of 1 year of PT experience required
- Minimum of BS from an accredited APTA program
- Assists in training physical therapist assistants, students and other hospital personnel
- Basic understanding of anatomy and physiology