Physical Therapist

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Job Title: Physical Therapist
Job ID: 5926222078
Employer: Kayal Orthopaedic Center
Location: Paramus, NJ
Provider Category: Therapy & Rehabilitation
Provider Type: Physical Therapist
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
New Grads OK? No
Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Basic Function
Responsible for providing patients with all phases of physical therapy.
Responsibilities
1. Evaluate incoming patient conditions to determine appropriate physical treatment programs, and consult with referring Physicians regarding diagnosis.
2. Develop and implement physical therapy treatment programs based on each patient's particular needs.
3. Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques to include:
- exercise instruction
- manual therapy techniques
- modalities (ultrasound)
- activities of daily living
- pool therapy
- orthotron testing
- nautilus program
4. Document treatments rendered on billing sheets and in appropriate patient charts.
5. Record patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit.
6. Prepare patient care/progress notes and other required forms as requested.
7. Consult with referring Physicians regarding patient diagnosis, and communicate changes via progress notes.
8. Communicate with referring Physicians and Physical Therapy Assistants regarding patient therapy and equipment.
9. Communicate with potential referral sources to expand existing business and cultivate new business.
10. Communicate with Physical Therapy Assistants to perform interim therapy evaluations to continually modify and update treatment programs.
11. Operate and apply knowledge of standard physical therapy equipment such as ultrasound equipment, nautilus equipment and orthotron machines.
12. Compose discharge notes for patients,and refer to appropriate outside sources as necessary.
13. Attend continuing educational courses to obtain advanced clinical skills.
14. Maintain current knowledge of Physical Therapist roles and continuing trends in the industry.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned.