Job DescriptionJob Summary:
Evaluates and treats patients to help restore functions based on physical therapy principles and practices. Participates in program development and staff and community education. Demonstrates leadership and independence in the work environment. Provides service to all age groups, ranging from infancy to geriatrics. Participates in home environmental assessments, assisting with rehab care plan development. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Regularly models/mentors and trains staff on technical skills.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree: Required; only if obtained license on or after January 2016; or foreign equivalent.
- Three years' technical experience: Preferred
- Two years' experience in inpatient acute care, acute therapy or outpatient setting: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates accurate and complete patient condition documentation and notifies physicians when patient condition warrants intervention.
- Provides assessments, evaluations, plans of care and treatments that align with patient therapy needs.
- Develops work assignments and supervises physical therapist assistants, physical therapy technicians and physical therapy aides.
- Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs.
- Provides patient with instructions about therapeutic procedures to be continued.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
