Physical Therapist

Summary The staff physical therapist is a licensed professional therapist who is primarily responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing the treatment program for patients with various disabilities and medical conditions. The therapist functions as an independent care provider within the health care team. Responsibilities As independent practitioners, licensed physical therapists embrace evidenced based practice standards in diagnosis, examination, management, intervention, treatment and outcome measurement. Licensed physical therapists collaborate across the continuum of care. They ensure that services are coordinated, including ordering studies of value and being consumer-centered by referring, co-managing, engaging consultants, and independently supervising care. Major duties include but are not limited to : Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents to evaluate mobility, functional impairments, and rehabilitation needs, and develop individualized treatment plans. Provid...