PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Summary

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of physical therapy. Participates in operational and clinical functions for the department, hospital and corporation. Provides direction and assistance to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Students, and Therapy Aides in the area of patient care.

About the Role

Behaves in a way that supports the purpose statements of the department and hospital.

Essential Functions

• Performs appropriate initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations and designs a physical therapy plan of care
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy
• Selects, performs, and interprets the results of PT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems
• Performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient
• Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care
• Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment
• Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background
• Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services
• Revises the treatment plan as indicated
• Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan, and participates in patient discharge planning
• Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques
• Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
• Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the treatment area and self
• Reasseses patient status in response to treatment and goal achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated
• Provides information regarding discharge and follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes
• Completes the Plan of Care and Patient/Family Education Documentation
• Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record in a legible and timely manner
• Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled
• Initiates and manages assignments in a timely and thorough manner
• Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
• Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters charges in an accurate and timely manner
• Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership
• Supervises/mentors Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides
• Provides feedback on performance in a professional, tactful and beneficial manner
• Participates in student orientation and provides effective learning experiences, feedback and timely evaluation
• Maintains annual goals related to stated corporate and department initiatives
• Supports corporate leadership initiatives
• Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Assumes supervisory/management responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• No previous experience required
• Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses - PT Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission