Therapist / Physical Therapy / District of Columbia / Therapy - Physical Therapist (PT) Job

Specialty: Physical Therapist

Job Description:

• Plans and conducts segments of treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social, and mental functions, while meeting department objectives.
• Serves as co-leader in interdisciplinary approach to patient groups.
• Completes evaluations to ensure quality standards and addresses assessment areas that require attention. Uses appropriate clinical techniques and tools and establishes individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provides therapy interventions using appropriate treatment protocols and techniques. Establishes individualized care and discharge plans and ensures plans are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Completes comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines.
• Supervises assigned assistants.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to evaluate team goals.
• Establishes and administers a treatment program with realistic and achievable goals.

Qualifications:

• Must meet all state educational requirements.
• At least 1 year of PT experience - REQUIRED.
• BLS, CPR certification.
• Active state license.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.