Physical Therapy Manager

'..Physical Therapy position which provides leadership of the Physical Therapy Department, supervision of assigned staff and direct physical therapy care to eligible patients. An employee in this position works closely with physical therapy staff, department and clinic managers, nursing staff, clinician staff, clinic lead physicians, administrative staff, and patients and their families.
Administers physical therapy program including training and supervising hourly and contract staff.
Develops therapy programs in accordance with the instructions of a physician through the use of heat, cold manual therapy, hydrotherapy, exercise, rest, and electricity; administers tens, electrical stimulation including iontophoresis, ultrasound including phonophoresis, intermittent pneumatic compression, taping, traction, and provide patient education and guidance on therapeutic exercises including active, passive assistive, resistive, range of motion, breathing, postural re-education, wheelchair and assistive devices assessment and education, balance re-education and training, and gait training.
Supervises and administers treatment to convalescing patients including muscle testing, grading the strength and weakness of different muscles, massage and muscle reeducation, guided exercise for weakened muscles.
Observes condition of patients during treatment and may modify the prescribed treatment if deemed potentially injurious to the health of the patient; consults with the physician to outline long range programs for a patient and reports progress or results.
Supervises clinical practice of physical therapy students; demonstrates proper positioning methods and other techniques; teaches exercises to patient or patient's family for home treatment.
Schedules patients for treatment with assistance of front office coordinator and rehab aide staff; prepares periodic patient progress reports; prepares detailed monthly reports.
Responsible for the department’s yearly budget.
Orders supplies and equipment from appropriate vendors.
Perform related duties as assigned by management...'