Physical Therapist

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises the work of Physical Therapy Assistants and Support Personnel.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters or Doctoral degree in physical therapy as evidence by college diploma and current state licensure required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

· Ability to project a professional image.

· Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

· Ability to identify and implement components of the physical therapy process.

· Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.

· Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.

· Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

· Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.

· Strong customer service.

· Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

· Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.

· Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state employed.

Language Skills:

English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co-workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product. Ability to listen and respond with sincere empathy.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply professional and empathetic understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems and collect/input data.

Interpersonal Skills:

Demonstrates self-awareness and empathy, active listening and understanding, developing colleagues, team player, gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency and service; maintains reporting mechanisms. Helps to maintain a positive team-oriented atmosphere without negativity and drama.

Essential Function and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function to satisfaction. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties/Responsibilities*:

· Conducts screening of patients at regular intervals to determine need for additional intervention/treatment and/or modifications. Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated. Records evaluation data according to PT standards of practice and clinic policy. Appropriately interpret data, formulate goals and treatment plan and incorporate patient and family and other team members into the coordination of the treatment plan and throughout the course of treatment.

· Provides physical therapy services to patients in accordance with PT guidelines for professional practice and per clinic policy. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with treatment plan and physician orders. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of individual physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.

· Demonstrates behaviors which foster effective professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families and team members. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, families, and other team members. Participates in patient, family and staff education and provide in-service education to the members of the patient’s care team as needed. Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehab program of the patient. Identifies equipment needs, utilize resources, issue equipment and instruct patients, families and appropriate team members regarding use and care of equipment. Follows management direction.

· Cooperates with all staff to achieve goals and to maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental relations, and public relations.

· Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment. Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs as required.

· Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. Records billable treatment times according to clinic procedures. Accurately documents patient/family involvement in the medical records as per clinic policy. Completes daily/weekly progress notes and patient reassessments with changes noted in functional and physical status, goals and treatment plans. Accurately documents all patient/family treatments, interactions and outcomes. All documentation is completed timely.

· Ensures the implementation, compliance, and monitoring of the Infection Control Program following all policies, procedures and safety regulations. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains patients, families and appropriate staff in the use or application of adaptive equipment and/or devices to ensure optimum safety and outcomes. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Demonstrates understanding of CMS and other regulatory requirements for the delivery of patient care.

· Remains current with literature and education related to departments for which responsible and maintain an updated methodology, tools, manuals and criteria as necessary and appropriate.

· Manages clinical care to achieve the Quality Index Minimal Productivity Standards (QIMPS).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintains excellent working relationship with the medical professionals and other health related facilities and organizations.

· Promotes Company philosophy, mission and objectives within and to customers outside the organization.

· Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

· Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, confidentiality, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.

· Demonstrates honesty and integrity always in the care and use of patient and clinic property.

· Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with clinic policies.

· Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact and deal tactfully with facility staff, administration, patients, families, customers, vendors and government agencies.

· Attends and participates in facility meetings.

· Knowledge of compliance policies, emergency and disaster procedures of the facility.

· Participates in relevant in-service training sessions.

· Perform other professional duties as assigned.

Patient Rights Promotes and protects patients’ rights (including HIPAA); treats patients with dignity and respect, reports suspected abuse or neglect.

Servant Leadership Demonstrates a willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance.

Performance Improvement Applies performance improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work and processes; and participates in new employee orientation.

Information Management Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects the confidentiality of patient, physician partners, and Physician Rehab Solution information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues.

Physical Requirements:

In a standard workday, Employee is required to walk up 300’.

Employee is required to lift or transfer 10-50 lbs frequently and 51-100 lbs occasionally.

*The job duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all requirements of this position. Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor.

*Pay rate salary will be determined based on experience. Pay is discussed during job interview.

Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
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