Physical Therapist
POSITION OVERVIEW (exempt):
The staff licensed physical therapist evaluates, examines, treats, monitors and provides ongoing assessment of patients/clients; performs all necessary paperwork/reports; plans and develops new programs; maintains communication with patients/clients, patient/client family, caregiver and physician and contract site staff; presents in-services; assists in general management of the department; supervises therapy assistants and support staff; and other diverse duties as requested or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in physical therapy or Doctorate degree in physical therapy.
- Physical Therapy board certification and licensure according to stateregulations.
- Supervisor's license as required by state.
- Valid Driver's license.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reports to Therapy Services Manager
DIRECT REPORTS:
Physical Therapist Assistant; Therapy Services Technician
POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Evaluate/assess the patient/client and determine a treatment plan using approved examination and evaluation procedures. Interpret evaluation findings and communicate the treatment plan to the patient/client, family, caregiver and care team.
- Prepare necessary documentation including evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, updated plans of care, discharge summaries and logs in a timely manner according to federal, state and facility-specific rules and regulations.
- Consult with other members of the Therapy Department to select treatment programs consistent with the needs and capabilities of the patient and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.
- Develop effective home programs to maintain and enhance patient/client performance in his/her environment.
- Develop treatment protocols/procedures using evidence-based guidelines, patient/client specific goals, timely documentation, and discharge recommendations.
- Develop and initiate referrals from licensed healthcare professionals.
- Respond in a timely manner to referrals.
- Develop effective rapport with referring healthcare practitioners.
- Present a positive service-oriented approach with patients/clients, family, caregivers, facility, staff, and co-workers at all times.
- Monitor patient/client progress and modify the treatment plan and procedures as appropriate.
- Review the patient/client treatment program to maintain effective and efficient quality service.
- Train therapists in skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluate therapists’ functional progress.
- Assist with orientation of new staff, volunteers, and students. Supervise physical therapy assistants in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and monitor supply inventory.
- Demonstrate ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the therapy department.
- Demonstrate the ability to handle changing schedule of patients/clients.
- Maintain positive working relationships with the healthcare team, patient/client, family, and caregiver.
- Assist with Quality Assurance reports and records.
- Complete Jefferson County Health Center reports as required.
- Assist with development of programs.
- Attend department meetings and conferences.
- Understand and comply with Jefferson County Health Center policies and procedures, including but not limited to, universal precautions, safety, risk, and emergency.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, andmemos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively presentinformation in one-on-one settings to patients/clients, family, caregivers, facility, staff, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to relate positively, professionally, and cooperatively with others.
- Ability to perform the essential work functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment
- May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
- Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases
- Involvement in inpatient care may result in unavoidable work-related illness or injury
- Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards
- Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
- Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury
- Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations
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