Physical Therapist - Pine Ridge, United States - Department Of Health And Human Services

Description

Summary

This position serves as a Physical Therapist within the Pine Ridge Service unit in Pine Ridge, SD. The incumbent will provide physical therapy services, consultation, and education within the outpatient and inpatient setting. The position reports to the supervisor of the department.

Duties

• Provide a wide variety of physical therapy services for patients having a wide range of complex pathologies.
• Consults with patients and health professionals to understand nature of problems, assesses physical capabilities, limitations, and motivates participation in therapeutic activities.
• Adapts or modifies techniques and approaches in providing treatment for patients.
• Maintain current documentation of patient evaluation and progress notes on assigned patients.
• Participates with health care team in providing consultation services on patient management, discharge planning, special equipment and training as appropriate.