Physical Therapist

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized physical therapy program including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Communicates effectively with other professional staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Keeps up to date on professional literature.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population groups that will be receiving services.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.

Applicant Criteria:

• Licensed Physical Therapist - F
• Able to travel to and from Banawe, Quezon City
• With or without work experience
• Willing to be trained