Physical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs with Bowdle Healthcare Center and its outreach services to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps the patient develop or restore function and achieve maximum level of independence while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy. License/Certification: Current South Dakota Physical Therapist license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates patient needs and develops realistic and appropriate short and long-term goals; discusses evaluation results and goals with patients, family, primary medical provider and other concerned persons as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to assess a clinical situation from various perspectives, considers alternatives and choose an appropriate course of action. Demonstrates creativity, skill and efficiency in planning, designing and implementing treatment programs, including home programs, for patients with all types of disabilities and multiple medical problems. Confers with other members of the caregiver team and takes into account their recommendations for selecting the most appropriate treatment in planning and coordinating the patient's total therapy program including discharge planning. Observes levels of fatigue, pain, motivation, vital signs, frustration, etc., and assesses how long a patient can continue to tolerate treatment in a particular mode. Advises patients on home therapy and after-care treatment, may visit discharged patients to evaluate effectiveness of hospital treatment and to advise families on methods of helping afflicted persons cope with physical handicaps. Maintains strict patient confidentiality and discloses patient related information only to those persons for whom such information is necessary in the course of the patient's care. Works effectively with a variety of disability and age groups. Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no need for direct supervision. Participates actively in quality assurance activities and fulfills obligations within that program. Maintains active and supportive communication with the patient and other appropriate persons concerning progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process. Prepares a complete written evaluation for the patient's chart after the initial and any subsequent evaluation; uses objective data with clear and concise language in the progress and discharge notes to accurately record all pertinent aspects of the patient's care. Contacts primary medical provider when there is a question concerning the prescribed patient order or any reason for which provider consult is part of prudent patient care. Provides clinical work direction for the physical therapy assistant and delegates to them appropriate duties that are within their abilities. Monitors their performance and supervises within guidelines provided by state board and/or CMS. Prepares accurate and timely records and submits daily charges. Provides accurate and timely documentation for third party reimbursement purposes. Organizes time effectively, schedules appropriate amounts of time for preparation and completion of tasks. Adjusts personal schedule to complete workload due to patient activity and departmental needs when requested. Represents in a professional manner and markets the department's services, promotes awareness of the department and its services within the hospital and its external market. Remains current in Federal and State rules and regulations affecting provision of physical therapy services. Participates in community educational activities or service programs regarding issues of rehabilitative therapy. Presents professional appearances and demeanor. Seeks professional growth and applies new knowledge. Consistently follows infection control and universal precautions procedures as applicable to the work at hand. Keeps work area in good order and free of hazardous obstacles Immediately reports and appropriately documents all hazardous conditions, equipment malfunctions and user errors affecting safety of self and others. Participates in staff meetings and educational events where hospital safety issues are discussed.

BENEFITS

Education Financial Assistance/Reimbursement Available Opportunity for Rural Recruitment Incentive Self-Scheduling Free Wellness Center Membership South Dakota Retirement System with 6% facility match Annual wage scale comparison to SDAHO compensation survey report VSP vision insurance available Delta Dental insurance available Wellmark 1500 PPO Health Insurance plan. Employee pays 35% of premium, regardless of individual or family plan FSA and DCAP available Please contact Kayla Hartwell, Director of Human Resources, with any questions at 605-285-8308 or email her at kayla.hartwell@bowdlehc.com. You can download an application from our website at bowdlehc.com/employment/.