Physical Therapist - Galveston, Texas

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review patient's screening prior to the patients full admission to the clinical program.
• Select and utilize appropriate assessment procedures.
• Identify a comprehensive list of primary physical and functional problems.
• Develop a professional clinical impression, a supporting conclusion from evaluations, and consult with advanced clinicians/clinical specialists when appropriate.
• Establish realistic, functional goals and treatment plan, adhering to department treatment and program protocols.
• Administer thorough physical therapy treatment procedures according to the developed treatment plan.
• Identify appropriate duration of physical therapy treatment.
• Provide discharge plan recommendations, including DME and referrals for therapy to outside resources, in a timely manner in collaboration with other clinical and case management staff.
• Identify and implement the use of adaptive equipment to address the patient's needs with training provided, as needed.
• Consistent consultation/communication with PTA regarding plan of care/changes in plan of care and client related goals.
• Educate the patient and family regarding disease process, current treatment plans and specific procedures, long-term or follow-up care.
• Provide home evaluations and carryover skills for families, including education and training.
• Refer appropriate patients for additional assessments as needed.
• Complete all patient care documentation according to expectations of the program, CARF, and third-party payer requirements. Documentation is to include the patients initial evaluation/re-evaluations; daily treatment notes; monthly IPP report; and discharge paperwork.
• Submit justification of need and/or letter of medical necessity for equipment when necessary
• Consult/communicate with referring practitioners in an appropriate and timely manner regarding patient's medical status, clinical assessment, contraindications, and to collaborate treatment plan to maximize patient care.
• Communicate as a liaison with other health care professionals.
• Regularly maintain therapy equipment and make recommendations for repair or replacement to the Clinical Manager or Program Director.