Physical Therapist

sjgov•Stockton, CA

15d

About The Position

Performs the most complex physical therapy evaluations and interprets findings; plans, implements, and coordinates all types of physical therapeutic treatment programs for patients; establishes appropriate treatment goals; uses equipment properly. Assists with departmental orientation of staff; serves as a resource for other therapists; consults with supervisory staff and may provide input into employee and intern performance evaluations; may act as lead therapist and/or preceptor for physical therapists and other professional and para-professional staff. Conducts and/or attends in-service education programs for a variety of departmental and hospital personnel; conducts education programs in the community. Assists to ensure quality care and staff and/or patient safety. Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports. Prepares and presents, within established guidelines, clinical projects as assigned; assists with departmental projects and program development; may coordinate research projects. May serve as Center Coordinator of Clinical Education for university physical therapy programs.

Requirements

Current physical therapy theory, principles, methods, and equipment
Anatomy and physiology
Principles of psychological and physiological problems of persons with disabling conditions
Principles of clinical supervision
Medical terminology
Basic medical record keeping
Basic computer operations, including pertinent software
Organize and implement physical therapy treatment programs
Teach techniques of treatment in specialty areas
Conduct individual and group treatment programs
Interpret and adapt physician’s orders and/or written reports
Gather, analyze, interpret and report statistical data
Prepare complex written reports
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, parents, caregivers, staff and others
Teach advanced therapeutic techniques and modalities to others
Direct the work of others, including physical therapy services provided by para-professional staff
Interpret and implement regulatory standards
Utilize computers and office automation equipment
Complete accurate medical records and/or charts

Responsibilities

Performs the most complex physical therapy evaluations and interprets findings
Plans, implements, and coordinates all types of physical therapeutic treatment programs for patients
Establishes appropriate treatment goals
Uses equipment properly
Assists with departmental orientation of staff
Serves as a resource for other therapists
Consults with supervisory staff and may provide input into employee and intern performance evaluations
May act as lead therapist and/or preceptor for physical therapists and other professional and para-professional staff
Conducts and/or attends in-service education programs for a variety of departmental and hospital personnel
Conducts education programs in the community
Assists to ensure quality care and staff and/or patient safety
Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports
Prepares and presents, within established guidelines, clinical projects as assigned
Assists with departmental projects and program development
May coordinate research projects
May serve as Center Coordinator of Clinical Education for university physical therapy programs