Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of records in regard to patient care for all patients on personal case load.
§ Responsible for the correct reporting of billing information to the Director of Physical Therapy in regard to all patients on personal case load.
§ Provide direct patient care as prescribed, including evaluation and treatment planning.
§ Assist and assess transfers, gait and balance as required by functional mobility of patient level of assistance from minimum to maximum.
§ Manual manipulation, including pushing and/or pulling of patient body parts and limbs.
§ Responsible for the reporting and interpretation of treatment results.
§ Participate in development and presentation of in-services for the facility as requested.
§ Supervise support personnel in immediate work areas as appropriate.
§ Perform clinical functions: screens, evaluations, development of treatment plans, and delivery of treatment in accordance with facility, Medicare and Therapy Management Corporation's policies and procedures.
§ Participate in meetings regarding patient care as appropriate.
§ Assist when appropriate with any community education and public relations activities of the facility.
§ Provide education to patient's family as well as staff on the specific treatment plan as well as therapy goals for the patient.
§ Responsible for the coordination and cooperation with other staff members in carrying out the treatment plan as established.
§ Other duties as assigned.