Physical Therapist

About the role

Northwoods Rehab provides reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
• Current state licensure or license eligible

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Bending frequently
• Squatting occasionally
• Kneeling occasionally
• Standing rotation occasionally
• Gripping frequently
• Sitting occasionally
• Stair climbing occasionally
• Average work day is up to 8 hours

Job Relationships

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides and directs physical therapy services to patients, including the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication.
• Provides physical therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Northwoods Rehab Policies and Procedures.
• Counsels patients on the importance of exercise and health maintenance.
• Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention and /or Treatment.
• Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation and conducts
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members.
• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Captures and documents patient progress.
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area and adheres to facility safety standards, as well as complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Advises patients on the importance of exercise and health maintenance.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises and directs Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the implementation of the treatment Plan.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Aides, Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Participates in patient, family and staff education.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
• Adheres to Northwoods Rehab procedures regarding documentation of physical therapy services.
• Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the patients care team and education to the Community.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisors, patients, family members and facility personnel and administration.
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards of the patient, as well as the organization.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.
• Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab.

Benefits

Northwoods Rehab does not specify benefits.

Pay

The pay for this position is not specified.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.