Physical Therapy Coordinator - FFCHC Physical Therapy

A Day in the Life 

• Maintains awareness of patient’s condition, attitudes and limitations. Recognizes adverse patient reactions or conditions and makes appropriate reports to the Physical Therapy Director/Manager and/or to the patient’s physician. 

• Maintains timely and appropriate documentation on patient records. 

• Carries appropriate caseload within the constraints of the general guidelines as set forth by the Physical Therapy Director/Manager. 

• Has input but is not responsible for setting goals and budget. 

• Responsible for program development or assistance with the program development. 

• Participates in the quality assurance activities. 

• Has input into staffing, personnel issues, and performance appraisals. 

• Evaluates, plans, and administers physical therapy treatment within departmental accepted standards of practice. 

• Supervises support staff, students, and other professionals in the department. 

• Makes recommendations for change, addition, or deletion of programs, equipment and supplies. 

• Performs specific department management duties as may be determined in consultation with the Physical Therapy Director/Manager. 

• Supports the Continuous Quality Improvement philosophy of Munson Medical Center 

• Provides input, but is not responsible for, budget concerns 

• Participates in quality assurance activities 

• Actively involved in staffing, personnel issues and performance appraisals; provide Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager or Rehab Service Line Director with input for annual performance reviews, hiring, discipline and termination 

• Responsible for recommendations regarding change, addition or deletion of programs, equipment and supplies