Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist at University Health summary:
A Physical Therapist develops and implements individualized and group treatment programs for medically referred patients to promote recovery and functional improvement. They collaborate with healthcare teams, perform documentation, and participate in educational and quality control activities. Additionally, they serve as clinical instructors, supervise staff or volunteers, and ensure adherence to licensure and certification requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops, implements, and evaluates professionally competent, comprehensive individual and group treatment programs for all medically referred patients. Participates and initiates educational, administrative, managerial, and quality control duties. Performs professionally competent physical therapy treatment programs and related documentation on all assigned patient programs efficiently and timely. Participates with other members of the health care team to achieve maximum patient benefit and efficiency.

Participates in and contributes to educational programs. Serves as a Clinical Instructor for various levels of physical therapist and/or physical therapist assistant students as assigned. Assists with supervision and evaluation of assigned staff or volunteers.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Two years experience as a physical therapist is required. Supervisory and/or clinical teaching experience and additional clinical experience is preferred. Meets clinical and leadership activities and behaviors as defined in the clinical ladder or equivalent.
LICENSURE
Licensure by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as an Physical Therapist is required. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card. Ambulatory Therapist must be a participating Medicaid and Medicare provider or be eligible to obtain a Medicaid and Medicare provider number.
Keywords:
physical therapy, patient rehabilitation, treatment programs, clinical instruction, healthcare team collaboration, Medicare provider, Medicaid provider, quality control, physical therapist supervision, healthcare documentation