Registered Physical Therapist (PT)
A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to an optimum and productive level within the patient'scapabilities.
- Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Directs and supervises personnel as required.
- Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
- Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
- Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
- Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
- Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities ofdaily living.
- Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
- Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
