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helps the patient develop or restore function and achieve maximum level of independence while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.  \nREQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:  \nEducation: Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy. License/Certification: Current South Dakota Physical Therapist license.  \nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  \n1. Evaluates patient needs and develops realistic and appropriate short and long-term goals; discusses evaluation results and goals with patients, family, primary medical provider and other concerned persons as appropriate.  \n2. Demonstrates ability to assess a clinical situation from various perspectives, considers alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action.  \n3. Demonstrates creativity, skill and efficiency in planning, designing and implementing treatment programs, including home programs, for patients with all types of disabilities and multiple medical problems.  \n4. Confers with other members of the caregiver team and takes into account their  \nrecommendations for selecting the most appropriate treatment in planning and coordinating the patient's total therapy program including discharge planning.  \n5. Observes levels of fatigue, pain, motivation, vital signs, frustration, etc., and assesses how long a patient can continue to tolerate treatment in a particular mode.  \n6. Advises patients on home therapy and after-care treatment, may visit discharged  \npatients to evaluate effectiveness of hospital treatment and to advise families on methods of helping afflicted persons cope with physical handicaps.  \n7. Maintains strict patient confidentiality and discloses patient related information only to those persons for whom such information is necessary in the course of the patient's care.  \n8. Works effectively with a variety of disability and age groups.  \n9. Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision.  \n10. Participates actively in quality assurance activities and fulfills obligations within that program.  \n11. Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient and other appropriate persons concerning progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.  \n12. Prepares a complete written evaluation for the patient's chart after the initial and any subsequent evaluation; uses objective data with clear and concise language in the progress and discharge notes to accurately record all pertinent aspects of the patient's care.  \n13. Contacts primary medical provider when there is a question concerning the prescribed patient order or any reason for which provider consult is part of prudent patient care.  \n14. Provides clinical work direction for the physical therapy assistant and delegates to them appropriate duties that are within their abilities. Monitors their performance and supervises within guidelines provided by state board and/or CMS.  \n15. Prepares accurate and timely records and submits daily charges.  \n16. Provides accurate and timely documentation for third party reimbursement purposes.  \n17. Organizes time effectively, schedules appropriate amounts of time for preparation and completion of tasks.  \n18. Adjusts personal schedule to complete workload due to patient activity and departmental needs when requested.  \n19. Represents in a professional manner and markets the department's services, promotes awareness of the department and its services within the hospital and its external market.  \n20. Remains current in Federal and State rules and regulations affecting p","cbCaip0FASqsgq4P","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaip0FASqsgq4P","pdf",92928,"English","# Position Summary\n# Requirements and Qualifications\n# Duties and Responsibilities\n## Clinical, Documentation, and Care Coordination\n## Communication and Professional Conduct\n# Physical Activity Requirements\n## Primary Physical Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What is the primary purpose of the Physical Therapist role in this job description?\",\"answer\":\"It organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients achieve maximum independence within their capabilities.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualifications are required for this position?\",\"answer\":\"The role requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy school and a current South Dakota Physical Therapist license.\"},{\"question\":\"Which duties focus on patient evaluation, planning, and coordination?\",\"answer\":\"The therapist evaluates patient needs, sets short- and long-term goals, designs treatment and home programs, and coordinates with the caregiver team while incorporating discharge planning.\"},{\"question\":\"What physical activity requirements are included?\",\"answer\":\"The description lists lifting and carrying ranges (e.g., up to 10 lbs frequently; 11–25 lbs occasionally) plus reach requirements above, at, and below shoulder height for routine patient care.\"}]","Physical Therapist Job Description - Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Physical Requirements | PDF",1789315641]