Middletown, DE30+ days ago
What You'll Do: • Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on the evaluation results • Review the physicians referral (prescription) and the patients condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required • Provide direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines • Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers • Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians • Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and develop a comprehensive program to attain goals • Implement physical therapy treatment program and provide essential physical therapy treatments • Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies • Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports • Work with stewards, jockey's, and other support personnel at Delaware Park. Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Athletic Trainers play an integral role in educating our physical therapy sports residents, who serve in the Athletic Training room and on the fields while learning from and assisting our Athletic Trainers.