Physical Therapist (Fennimore, WI)
Unified Therapy Services
1 Positions
ID: 17903
Posted On 08/05/2022
Job Overview
SUMMARY
The Physical Therapist evaluates and establishes plan of care and treats patients for physical rehabilitation services to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Evaluates and treats physical therapy patients in accordance with Iowa licensure laws and best practices.
Understands and complies with universal precautions, safety and risk policies and procedures.
Treats patient and supervises treatment plans needed to progress patient.
Follow up with referral source regarding patient’s treatment and progress.
Performs necessary documentation including evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, and logs in a timely manner according to regulations.
Can produce any educational, supportive, and/or justification material to assist the positive outcomes of therapy and to ensure appropriate payment.
Performs all quality assurance reviews and fills out appropriate safety documentation according to policies and procedures.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues, patients, families, and other professionals.
Makes conscious effort to educate the patients and family/caregivers as appropriate and will adapt education methods to improve understanding and compliance.
Utilizes and maintains equipment, requests supplies as needed.
Helps to develop and sustain new and existing programs that provide much needed services to the community in which Unified Therapy Services operates and the surrounding areas.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervise the PTA’s in accordance with state regulations
Supervise rehab techs and students