Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required; Master's Degree preferred.
2 years of clinical experience required.
Physical Therapist license required.
Basic Life Support / CPR certification required.
Strong understanding of patient care and treatment planning.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement individualized physical treatment programs.
Perform initial exams and document evaluations to determine diagnoses.
Adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and feedback.
Administer manual therapies to alleviate pain and improve strength.
Instruct patients and families on home treatment procedures.
Collaborate with medical professionals to optimize patient care.
Supervise and train therapy students during clinical affiliations.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities through continuing education.
Supportive work environment focused on patient satisfaction.
Access to the latest research and advancements in physical therapy.
Participation in clinical education and training programs.
Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Administer manual exercises, massage or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity.
Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Confer with the patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program.
Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
Obtain patients' consent to proposed interventions.
Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
Supervise, train and assess therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate lab sessions for therapy students at area academic programs.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PATIENT/CUSTOMER
Essential Accountabilities
Ensures communication and collaboration with supervisors and fellow co-workers to serve patients and other customers to the best of his/her ability.
Is professional in all actions and appearance
Ensure compliance with regulatory parameters
Uses resources wisely - as if they were one's own.
Demonstrates understanding and ownership of how his/her role contributes to achieving the success of the Department and the Health System.
Demonstrates a personal commitment to ensuring a clean and safe working environment.
Anticipates patients'/customers' needs and acts accordingly.
Works to enhance patient satisfaction
Assist patients and families
Analyzes problems from the customers' point of view.
Honors patient/customer/employee confidentiality.
Seeks feedback on how to improve performance and offers constructive feedback, as well.
Applies learning for improved performance.
Presents self professionally & demonstrates professional behavior during interactions with others
Strives to understand and value differences in others' race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.
linical Education
Serves as clinical instructor (if student is available)
Assists with clinical education of students if not the Primary CI
Staff Education: Provides a formal presentation of evidenced-based information (i.e. in-service)
Professional Presentations: Presents self professionally and communicates appropriate evidence based and accurate technical information to professional groups outside of the department.
PATIENT/EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Patient Care Providers
Participates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safety
Demonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.
Validation of annual competencies required for the position
OPERATIONS
Essential Accountabilities
Therapy Examination
Therapy Treatment Planning
Therapy Treatment Implementation
Applies the Principles of Logic & Scientific Method to the Practice of PT
Full compliance with licensure requirements
Ethical & Legal Practice Standards
Therapy Documentation-
Compliance Audits-Total of 2 charts reviewed in a quarter by Site Manager or senior therapist. Done in 2 out of 4 quarters per year.
Qualitative Chart Audit-At least 1 done per year
Productivity Expectations
Health System ID is worn in accordance to GSPP policy
Non-essential Accountabilities
CEQI (Clinical Effectiveness Quality Improvement)
Unit daily operations: Assists Site Manager as directed to support daily operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
Master's Degree preferred
Work Experience
2 years of clinical experience required
Licenses / Certifications
Physical Therapist license required
Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
