Essential Functions :
Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.
Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation. Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient and provides evidenced based intervention to work towards meeting these goals with ongoing assessment to adjust the plan of care as needed .
Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed. Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning.

Certification/Licensure/Additional Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required.
GA license for Physical Therapy required.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.