General Job Summary: The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques. Duties and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations. + Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members. + Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off + Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs. + Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations. + Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders. + Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician. + Treat patients according to treatment plan. + Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines. + Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines. + Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs. + Participate in discharge planning. + Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans. + Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed. + Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility. + Participate in facility performance improvement programs + Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department. + Perform other duties as required or directed + Screen patients based upon identified need. + Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department + Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients. + Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order. + Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs. Working Conditions: + Works in well-lighted/ventilated office and therapy areas. + Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours. + Subject to frequent interruptions. + Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances. + Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc. + Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. + Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. + Must be constantly alert for patient’s safety. + Attend and participate in continuing educational programs. May involve overnight travel. + Subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, odors, etc., throughout the workday. + Subject to lifting, carrying and supporting patients. + Licensed and able to travel between facilities as indicated by Supervisor. + Mobile phone use is only permitted during break and non paid allocated lunch times. Phones should be kept on vibrate at all times Qualifications: Education + Graduate of an accredited physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech-language pathology school. + Licensed by the state in which the therapist resides or practices, according to state requirement. Continuous Education + It is the responsibility of the staff therapist to meet all continuing education requirements, whether internal or mandated by the Iowa Board of Licensure. Failure to maintain a current license with the Iowa Board of Licensure for any reason will be grounds for termination.