About this role
Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluation according to APTA standards of practice and New York State Law and Rehabilitation Department guidelines.
- Provides physical therapy services for the patient, as ordered by the physician.
- Develops a plan of care for the patient, in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long term goals and patient and caregiver involvement.
- Performs clinical tests to discover functional limitations and the potential for restoration and develops a plan of care with restorative and maintenance goals to meet identified needs.
- Observes, records and reports to the physician and the nurse, the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
- Works with the health team to shorten the patient recovery from illness and incorporates the management of residual disability.
- Fits assistive devices for self-care and ambulation; trains patient in the use of devices and inspects for function.
- Participates in evaluating overall position performance, goal setting and achievement, and performance improvement plan. Job
Qualifications:
- Current NYS license to practice as a Physical Therapist
- Master's Degree
Compensation:
- $140 SOC, $80 per visit, $105 per Eval and $112.50 Recert
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