Physical Therapist

Job Summary

The staff Physical Therapist provides therapy services including patient evaluation, development and administration of an intervention plan, documentation and communication with physicians and other referral sources, and clinical guidance to physical therapy assistants and non-professional personnel. Provides therapy treatment within the scope of their practice and training in acute-care and outpatient settings as well as other practice environments and locations as necessary.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs infant/child/adolescent/adult/older adult patient evaluation and intervention and documentation
• On-going modification of intervention and communicates with referral sources as necessary.
• Intervention provided in accordance with standards of practice.
• Accurately and promptly completes paperwork to ensure efficient handling of medical records.
• Documents significant findings, treatment diagnoses, goals, plan of care and discharge planning.
• Enters changes daily and meets productivity standards as set by budgetary guidelines.
• Affirms Quality patient care through proper utilization of staff, equipment and programs offered through the Therapy Department and Syringa Hospital and Clinics.
• Provides in-service education to hospital employees and the community.
• Assists with and participates in Performance improvement programs as required.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice physical therapy in Idaho.
• Currrent BLS certification required.

Skills/Competencies

• Able to demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, use good judgement in the delivery of patient care and communicate effectively with patients, family members, care team members and providers.