Assesses patient condition, and establishes goals, treatments, and care plans in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in an interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about the impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
Documents findings, treatments, and other patient information for the medical record.
Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
Serves as information/education resource for patients, families, and staff.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
Serves as a resource to Physical Therapy staff.
Provides ongoing education to the Physical Therapy staff.
Assists the director with patient care issues.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for the job position.
EDUCATION
Requires a Valid and active State Licensure
Clinical Doctorate (DPT) preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Two years of experience in an out-patient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopedics is preferred.
Phoenix, Arizona
Part Time