Description

Position Summary 
Responsible for providing patient care including assessing, interpreting, planning and implementing specialized 
physical therapy treatments. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Direct Patient Care: Performs evaluation and re-evaluation of patient 

Assessment: Interprets evaluation data, history, and applicable medical documentation to determine 
rehabilitation potential and potential benefit from intervention; Identifies physical, social, and psychological needs 
of the patient, family, and significant other 

Goal Setting: Utilizes patient/family/care giver input in setting functional rehabilitation goals; Documents goals in 
functional, measurable terms with stated time frames 

Treatment Planning: Facilitates and implements current PT treatments: Incorporates information gained in 
evaluation and assessment to determine appropriate, specific treatment plan for intervention and involves others 
when appropriate 

Treatment Intervention: Demonstrates competence in performing all procedures and treatments required in area 
of practice demonstrates awareness of continuity of patient care by following established plans; modifies patient 
care based on continual assessment of the patient and effect of treatment intervention; demonstrates skills in 
identifying, interpreting, and incorporating patient's psychological, physical, and social responses to intervention; 
provides and/or recommends equipment or supplies for home use; and provides for patient's personal care and 
environment throughout the treatment 

Patient Education: Provides education appropriate to each patient's level of understanding regarding evaluation, 
treatment, and self-responsibility and instructs in home treatment program to facilitate rehabilitation and 
promote independence in care as appropriate 

Discharge Planning: Collaborates with patient, caregivers, and other health care professionals in planning 
discharge from rehabilitation services 

Communication: Confers and communicates with referring physicians and other appropriate persons through the 
use of progress notes, letters, evaluations, team meetings, and direct contact concerning the proposed course, 
progress, and discharge plan of each patient 

Shared Duties/Other 

• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of patient information in accordance with company policy &
  procedure, and HIPAA & compliance guidelines
• Complies with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag Rules
• Complies and follows Medicare and other third-party payers’ guidelines and rules Provide PT care that 
  complies with organization's best practices, standards, policies and procedures
• Complies with both federal and state guidelines, including all licensing requirements
• Attends all regular staff meetings and continuing education sessions as required  
• Maintains regular attendance
• Presents professional image in manner, appearance, motivation and work habits
• Performs other duties as assigned  

Critical Skills & Attributes 
Skills & Attributes                                                         
Academic/Technical Qualifications 
Details - BS or MS degree or Certificate in Physical Therapy 
from an APTA-accredited education program - NJ state licensure 

Industry Experience -

Minimum of 2 years’ experience, preferably in a medical practice environment - Knowledge of HIPPA & OSHA guidelines - Working knowledge of medical practice management 
systems and electronic medical records - Basic knowledge of computers and medical terminology is mandatory 

Communication Skills -

Excellent verbal, written, critical thinking and interpersonal skills - Ability to work well with physicians, employees, 
patients, and others 

A committed and result-driven attitude to work as a high ethical and professional standard 
Unquestionable commitment to confidentiality, quality customer service and professionalism 

Agreement 
This job description describes the essential functions and qualifications of the position described. It is not an 
exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. Duties, responsibilities and 
activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Employee signature below indicates that you have read this job description and understand the essential functions 
of the position, your key accountabilities and the indicators of effectiveness. 

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