Director of Physical Therapy

PRECISION ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE LLC•Cumberland, MD

34d

About The Position

The Director of Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of adult patients of all ages.
Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
Current Maryland state PT license.
Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy.

Nice To Haves

DPT strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists.
Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans.
Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
Utilizes WebPT.
Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.