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DescriptionSummary: The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population. Responsibilities: Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers; discusses with physician as necessaryIndependently assesses all patient types as assignedDemonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testingInterprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goalsReassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arisesIdentifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university is required. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications LPT License in state of employmentBLS Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

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