Major Responsibilities

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 needsGathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.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.Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use.Directs and supervises activities of Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician, students, and volunteers and assists with orienting new and rotating staff.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation

Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards

Certification / Registration / License

Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Experience

No experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Ability to operate expertly the ultrasound equipment with specialized Cardiology software and a desktop computer is required.Advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology and pathology as related to cardiac circulation required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting, standing, and walking are required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.