Physical Therapist

Description

Interprets referrals and ensures necessary precautions are identified so that appropriate physical therapy evaluation and treatment can be provided. Develops focused individually designed treatment plans based on the patient's functional goals. Utilizes independent clinical decision making on a daily basis to progress patients and modifies treatment depending upon the patient's needs and medical status. Monitors patients throughout the provision of treatment and respond appropriately to changes in the patient status. Licensure as an Physical Therapist in the State of practice is required. This Classification requires registration, certification or licensure with the appropriate agency as identified on the Primary Source Verification Matrix. Labor market typical education and experience: Employees in this classification are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position. Employees typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.