Therapist / Physical Therapist Job in Hillsville, Virginia / Hospital
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Evaluates, documents, plans, implements, and monitors Physical Therapy Services under physician orders to improve, restore the functional level of patients to maximize their potential at work, home, or play.Qualifications:Education and Experience:Graduation from a PT program requiredCurrent licensure or eligibility to obtain in the Commonwealth of VACompletes obligatory hospital in-services and education to maintain licensureResponsibilities:Performs comprehensive patient evaluations and re-evaluations in regard to patient's needsProvides quality in and outpatient physical therapy treatmentsEducates and provides effective communication skills with patients, family members, and inter-dept. staff as neededIn-services other disciplines/Participates in teams to educate others in Physical Therapy techniquesSupervises LPTA's and students providing effective feedback in a professional mannerAssists in keeping work area clean, orderly, and professionalDocuments patient treatments daily, submits quarterly status reports, &completes D/C summariesAssists secretary as needed with scheduling return visits in relation to customer service policyTurns in daily treatment charges to the secretary in a timely mannerCommunicates with physicians on a regular basis concerning patient treatments/response to careMaintains patient's confidentialityMaintains work area and equipment with appropriate infection prevention techniquesFollows up with patient's that no-show or cancel appointments by phone, &documents appropriatelyParticipates actively in bi-monthly patient care conferences and attends monthly staff meetingsAssists teammates with patient care coverage when needed