Physical Therapist

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

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Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Interviews patient, family, caregivers, significant others to obtain information about prior level of function, home environment, family relationships, health and psychosocial history.
• Performs client tests, measurements and evaluations as indicated for the patient's condition and as per any established best practice guidelines and/or department care standards.
• Establishes measurable/functional treatment goals that are realistic and consistent with patient/family/caregiver needs.
• Plans and prepares written treatment programs based on evaluation, age-related and diagnosis- related policies. Administers treatments as prescribed in the treatment plan. Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and adjusts the treatment to achieve maximum benefits.
• Monitors all patients under his/her care: supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and/or Technicians who are involved with treatment, and assures appropriate treatment and documentation; submits a modified plan of care to the physician for altered plans of care; reports any adverse reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician as indicated.
• Institutes or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments such as cardiac arrest or medical condition requiring activation of a code, rapid response team, or activation of 911.
• Implements and assesses appropriate patient and caregiver education per Plan of Care and phases of progress
• Establishes and maintains collaborative communications with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and facility departments. This would include team conferences, ICU rounds, other patient care rounds or assigned meetings.
• Consistently meets department productivity standards (75%) for outpatient and (65%) for inpatient.
• Completes required reports, notes and other client-oriented documentation in a timely manner according to policy and department standards, including G-code functional reporting and associated modifiers.
• Complies with changing regulations related to insurance, The Joint Commission, state/federal and other requirements as directed.
• Documents medical necessity and skilled need for continued treatments in evaluations/re-evaluations and progress notes.
• Meets facility standard for Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes (FOTO) status and discharge surveys (minimum of 10 completed per quarter). Uses FOTO recommendations appropriately or documents reasons for exceptions (i.e. progress to date and expectation of significant progress if patient extended beyond FOTO recommendations). (outpatient)
• Enters charges accurately into Meditech or on appropriate charge slip.
• Consistently participates with department communication processes: checking email daily, attending at least 80% of all scheduled meetings and in-services, and reviews meeting minutes if unable to attend.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.

Required Licensure and Certifications

Current license issued by the State of Oregon as a Physical Therapist or current PT Compact privilege to practice in Oregon. Exam Temporary Permit from the OPTB acceptable, must be licensed within 90 days of hire. BLS within 30 days of hire.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.