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Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy evaluations and treatments to a diverse client population.
Job Responsibility:
Performing physical therapy evaluations including assessment of functional status and physical condition
Developing physical therapy treatment plans including goal setting
Administering appropriate physical therapy interventions and procedures, including education and training of caregivers
Communicating with other care team members with professionalism and respect
Documenting per regulatory and Practice Act Guidelines
Meeting all administrative requirements including attendance of staff meetings and record-keeping
Overseeing care provided by physical therapy assistants in all settings and CHHAs in home environment
Providing clinical case management and supervision over the home health care team when appropriate
Participating in patient care meetings and performance improvement projects as assigned
Explaining treatment objectives and methods to patients and their families, including instructing them in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and other special equipment and in procedures to be continued at home
Instructing students-in-training and auxiliary personnel in elementary physical therapy procedures and techniques, and coordinating patient rehabilitation with physicians, nurses, teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and personnel in other departments
Performing other related duties as assigned/required
Requirements:
Registration as a Physical Therapist licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California
Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuer (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association