Physical Therapist (2556) - Citywide - H00079

Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy evaluations and treatments to a diverse client population.

Duties Include

• Performing physical therapy evaluations including assessment of functional status and physical condition

• Developing physical therapy treatment plans including goal setting

• Administering appropriate physical therapy interventions and procedures, including education and training of caregivers

• Communicating with other care team members with professionalism and respect

• Documenting per regulatory and Practice Act Guidelines

• Meeting all administrative requirements including attendance of staff meetings and record-keeping

• Overseeing care provided by physical therapy assistants in all settings and CHHAs in home environment

• Providing clinical case management and supervision over the home health care team when appropriate

• Participating in patient care meetings and performance improvement projects as assigned

• Explaining treatment objectives and methods to patients and their families, including instructing them in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and other special equipment and in procedures to be continued at home

• Instructing students-in-training and auxiliary personnel in elementary physical therapy procedures and techniques, and coordinating patient rehabilitation with physicians, nurses, teachers, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and personnel in other departments

The 2556 Physical Therapist performs other related duties as assigned/required.

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/