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Director of Physical Therapy
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(Job Description: IVYREHAB)
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- Provide therapeutic patient care based on current diagnosis and past medical history
- Manage the overall leadership and operation of the clinic
- Market the facility successfully
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist curriculum, approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Demonstrated proof of licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of current employment
- Demonstrated proof of eligibility for employment in the USA
- Fluency in the English language, both written and verbal
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions, and contraindications
- Schedule patients in advance for appointments.
- Adhere to verbal agreement with patients as to appointment time(s)
- Establish safe work environment at each session, free from distractions or obstacles
- Perform patient evaluation, including all pertinent tests and measurements appropriate for required documentation in a timely manner, and set a plan of care based on physician's orders and evaluation findings
- Provide therapeutic interventions as specified in plan of care to assigned patients in a timely manner and within the scope of licensure
- Instruct patients in home exercise programs, transfer training, positioning, and safety issues
- Document date, time and therapeutic interventions applied at each session objectively in electronic documentation system - i.e. progression, regression of functional abilities, or any adverse responses noted during session
- Communicate, in a timely manner, with other professionals such information as appropriate to update the plan of care for the patient, coordinate services, or report adverse responses to treatment
- Manage the overall leadership and operation of the clinic
- Market the facility successfully
- Maintain professional attire and neat appearance at all times
- Perform other diverse duties as requested or required
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