Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist

INTRINSIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide assessments/evaluations and other physical therapy services to patients and/or clients for the purpose of injury prevention, restorative and/or maintenance rehabilitation as well as health promotion. Participate in activities and educational endeavors to promote and attain regulatory compliance at the local, state and federal level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

� Evaluate patients/clients, develop and carry out patient specific Plans of Care with associated goals including quantifiable physical and functional targets.

� Comply with professional and/or regulatory documentation, billing and coding requirements including but not limited to timely and accurate entries.

� Provide assessments, treatments, instructions and other physical therapy services according to the scope of practice limitations per State statute.

� Retain the responsibility for all delegated tasks to other licensees and support personnel. Ensure proper and adequate supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant and support personnel.

� Participate in professional and facility enhancement programs and activities as required by the TITLE*.

� Ensure proficient services through proper patient and equipment scheduling.

� Comply with the Facility�s Comprehensive Compliance Program (CCP) which includes but is not limited to: Business & Clinical Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, HIPAA, Human Resources and Code of Conduct as well as all facility policies and procedures and educational requirements associated the CCP.

� Comply with all local, state and federal regulations training and instruction requirements as well as any other standards that govern healthcare services provision.

� Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning, maintenance support/operations of the clinic�s physical plant, patient care equipment and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards and EHS policies and procedures.

� Carry out EHS duties as designated by policy and/or by the Physical Therapist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

� Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program approved by the Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education.

� Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in California.

� A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position.

� A person who can meet the physical and mental demand level of the position.