Job Summary

Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social and mental functions, while meeting department objectives. Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required (only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent)

• Two years' Physical Therapy experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Essential Functions

• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention.

• Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.

• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques.

• Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.

• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.

• Supervises assigned assistants.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.