The Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence who have physical impairments, functional limitations or disabilities resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Patients may range in age from birth to over 100 years.

He/She will collaborate with patient, family, physician and other allied health professionals to identify patient needs and coordinate services to meet those needs.

Job Description:

The Physical Therapist will perform all or some of the following Job description:

• The Physical Therapist will develop a plan of care that is patient and family focused and institute standardized interventions for goal oriented outcomes

• He/She will ensure daily documentation is accurate and timely

• The Physical Therapist will perform application of standard treatment procedures

• He/She will provide teaching to patients and caregivers.          

• The Physical Therapist should have two years experience in acute care, rehab or homecare as a Physical Therapist
• He/She will possess strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations
• Possess excellent verbal, written and electronic communications skills
• The Physical Therapist should have computer proficiency and ability to learn new software
• Possess ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing situations
• Experience relative to work setting preferred
• The Physical Therapist should have the ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing.  

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program
• Current State physical therapy license
• Registered with the Board of Registration in the State of practice. 

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Description
Physical Therapist Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistant Job Description

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