Physical Therapy Employment

A therapy professional responsible for ensuring quality total patient care through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient needs through nursing care plans for each assigned patient; responsible for effectiveness of measures implemented, under the direction of the physician, to resolve active problems of the patient and to provide stronger self care techniques; directs Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides in quality patient care; provides appropriate patient/family/caregiver teaching; promotes quality services in accordance with established agency policies and procedures; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for all services; meets budgeted productivity standards, and assures the quality and growth of the agency. 

Education and/or Experience:

·       Must be a Physical Therapist licensed in the state(s) of operation

·       Must be a graduate of physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or a four-year degree program approved by a state department of education

·       Must possess sound knowledge of rehabilitation principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations

·       A minimum of one year of licensed professional therapy experience preferred

·       Experience in community or home health preferred

Language Skills:

·       Ability to communicate clearly and easily in English

·       Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional literature, technical procedures, and governmental regulations

·       Ability to write reports and business correspondence, and fill out required forms

·       Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, customers, and the general public

Other Skills and Abilities

·       Basic computer skills necessary

·       Ability to utilize basic computer software integral to agency operations