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A physical therapist:

Provides physical therapy services to patients.

Evaluates and diagnoses patients.

Develops individualized treatment plans for patients.

Implements physical therapy interventions designed to achieve patient goals.

re-evaluates the patients condition and progress towards goals periodically.

Communicates with members of the health care team regularly to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes for patients.

Educates patients and families about various conditions, treatments, and self-care strategies related to physical therapy intervention areas (e..g., wound care, joint protection/safety, fall prevention).

) Documents all aspects of patient care including evaluation findings, treatment provided, response to interventions, discharge planning needs, etc.).

) Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of physical therapy through continued education courses/programs and professional association membership

) Participates in quality improvement initiatives within the facility/practice setting

) Adheres to ethical principles governing the provision of physical therapy services

) Maintains required state licensure/certification to practice

) Completes all job duties safely and efficiently

)) Greets each patient warmly

)) Makes sure that every visit is a comfortable one by keeping waiting times short

)) Treats each person with dignity

)) Understands that people heal at different rates

)) Explains what they are doing during treatment so that people know what’s happening

)) Shows compassion when working with those who are injured or ill 20)) Keep an open mind when working with diverse populations