Physical Therapist

4 months ago

Gretna, United States United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital Full time

JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW: Provides and directs Physical Therapy Services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication in accordance with Physical Therapy procedures. Functions under physician's orders.

Demonstrates competency in the following areas: Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Evaluates patients in a timely manner to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
  2. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated
  1. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.
  1. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members
  2. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals
  3. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
  4. Monitors patient's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
  5. Documents results of patient assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services in a timely manner.
  6. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
  7. Participates in discharge planning
  8. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
  9. Supervises and directs LPTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan
  10. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual Physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria
  11. Confers formally and informally with other team members, including nursing department team members, in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient
  12. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
  13. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures
  14. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
  15. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of patient therapy programs
  16. Adheres to established confidentiality standards
  17. Projects a positive and professional image at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

    1. ADL/Functional Activities
    2. Assist Patients to DON/DOFF
    3. Body Mechanics
    4. Cognitive/Perceptual/Motor
    5. Electrical Stimulation
    6. Gym Ball
    7. Hot/Cold Packs
    8. Home Assessment
    9. Jobst/Isotoner Glove
    10. Paraffin Bath
    11. Dynamometer
    12. Removes/Adjusts/Replaces Braces, Splints and Slings
    13. Stabilization Training/Soft Tissue Mobilization
    14. Joint Protection
    15. Energy Conservation
    16. TENS
    17. Transfer Training
    18. Ultrasound
    19. Manual Muscle Testing/Hand Evaluation
    20. Gait Training
    21. Stationary Bike
    22. Wound Care/Debridement
    23. Training Stairs
    24. All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Education and Experience:

  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
  • Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
  • Current BCLS certification
  • Current Louisiana licensure

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