JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs comprehensive initial evaluations to identify functional deficits and develops a treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disabilityProvide skilled interventions that are tailored to the patient’s needs and preferences, using appropriate techniques, modalities, and equipmentCollaborates with patients to create short and long-term goalsCommunicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and other health care providers, ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivityManages patients to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability through means of direct or indirect treatments or referral to another provider as appropriateEstablish and update diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care based on the best available evidence and clinical reasoningReviews and records information in the patient’s medical record and history, including evaluative findings, treatment plan, responses to treatment and any changes to the patient’s statusEducates patients and family members about prognosis and care options. Assists in developing and implementing department programsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education activities, and professional development opportunitiesMonitor and document patient’s progress, outcomes, and satisfaction with services providedShares clinical knowledge and new techniques to improve patient careSupervises Physical Therapy Assistants as assignedSupervises PT and PTA students and observers as assignedMaintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.