CAREERS

The Physical Therapist (Therapist) conducts physical therapy evaluations and conducts prescribed physical therapy programs to assist patient participation in tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance physical performance and facilitate the learning of skills essential for adaptation of an altered lifestyle. The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for working with other health professionals in achieving goals related to meeting the individual's maximum functional abilities following a life altering illness or disability.

Certification and Licensure:   

• Licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Louisiana. 
• Must maintain all certifications required through state and national agencies.
• CPR Certification required within 30 days of hire

Education and Experience:

• Required: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Preferred: 2 Years Professional Physical Therapy Experience.

Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Under the direction of a licensed physician, the therapist develops and implements patient treatment consistent with the objectives of the interdisciplinary treatment plan by performing comprehensive assessments, establishing realistic and measurable short and long term goals, and initiating appropriate actions based upon evaluation findings.
• The therapist implements appropriate treatment techniques to maximize patient function, promote healing and adjustment of disability.
• Adapts conventional therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients. Adaptations are based on the patients’ and families’ physical and cognitive capabilities, intelligence level, interests, and discharge plans.
• Provides patient care in a safe and therapeutic environment by maintaining the privacy of the patients and families.
• Provides education to patients and family members from admission to discharge by providing individualized instructions to maximize function.
• On date of session, documents patients’ evaluation progress, interim assessments, and discharge summaries with updated goals. Updates, modifies, and prioritizes goals based on evaluations and re-evaluation of findings.  Documenting through EHR for daily SOAP notes and through flow chart in soft chart system. Initial evaluations to be completed within 48 hours of assessment and re-evaluations to be completed within 24 hours of assessment, unless otherwise agreed upon with Director of Physical Therapy.
• Independently plans and arranges for patient discharges through communication with the interdisciplinary team; discharges patients with appropriate home programs, durable medical equipment, and referrals to other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge of current standards of practice within the profession.
• Recognizes limitations and makes appropriate referrals to other therapists or health care professions.
• Participates in staff and intern orientation/training.
• Securing liability insurance.
• Engages in continuous quality improvement activities to evaluate compliance to standards, policies and procedures, and identifies strategies to improve patient care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality by keeping information private as described by HIPAA standards.
• Completes at least the minimum supervision requirements for up to four PTA’s, while also maintaining a caseload of clients and new evaluations.  Supervision can be of PTA’s and/or interns/students of a PT program or PTA program.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all Family Solutions services and capabilities offered to the community.

Above all, I will exceed the expectations of my patients, their families, and my co-workers by consistently doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.

Disclaimers:

• The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed above indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job satisfactorily and proficiently. Refer to the company handbook and/or clinical policies/procedures for additional employment-related requirements.
• This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor/management.