PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Details: PHYSICAL THERAPISTThe JAG Group, Inc. is a national healthcare recruiting firm, specializing in the placement of permanent healthcare professionals across the country. We have a great job opportunity with a great salary! Physical Therapist Job Summary:A Physical Therapist plans and administers medically prescribed or referred physical therapy age specific treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, surgery or loss of body part. Must document patient care, educate and inform patient and referring physician on outlined plan of care and discharge as guided by patient progress and managed care directives. Maintains a " customer orientation" awareness while interacting with patients, families and other professionals. Uses and Discloses patient protected health information: Only as it applies to job functions In amounts minimally necessary for intended purpose In a confidential manner  PHYSICAL THERAPISTEssential Duties of Physical Therapist Includes: Adhere to American Physical Therapists Association (APTA) Code of Ethics Establishes a physical therapy diagnosis through baseline assessment of function and form Supervises aides in preparation or assistance with patient care Communicates assertively and openly about patient’s care plan Maintains daily progress notes, correspondence with referring physician and departmental documentation procedures Recognizes responsibilities and role as primary therapist when other therapists are involved with patient care Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served Administers manual therapeutic exercise Instructs, motivates and assists patients in non-manual exercises Trains/educates staff personnel, students, community, etc. Completes other delegated projects or duties as assigned Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

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