Director of Physical Therapy

(Job Description: IVYREHAB)

SUMMARY:

  • 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