PHYSICAL THERAPIST 1

MS521 $76,690 - $138,237
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide professional physical therapy services.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a higher level Physical Therapist.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional over Physical Therapist Assistants, Technicians, and Aides.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from the Physical Therapist Assistant by the responsibility for interpreting test results and formulating treatment plans.

Differs from the Physical Therapist 2 by the absence of greater program responsibilities and/or supervision of subordinates.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Treats clients/patients including evaluation, development and implementation of treatment plans and goals.

Contributes to the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

Participates and contributes to departmental in-service program.

Supervises and assigns work to subordinates in accordance with treatment plans and scheduling.

Participates in appropriate client/patient clinics and hospital rounds.

Contributes to the planning and assists in the implementation of special services.

Maintains equipment and assists in management of supplies.

Documents client/patient reactions to therapy and assesses their progress.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities as designated by Section Head.

Treats clients/patients including evaluations, development of treatment plan and goals, and implementation of treatment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana Physical Therapist license or temporary permit.