Physical Therapist

JOB SUMMARYPlan, 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 referralsSupervise, train and assess therapy students during onsite clinical affiliations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPATIENT/CUSTOMEREssential AccountabilitiesEnsures 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 appearanceEnsure compliance with regulatory parametersUses 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 satisfactionAssist patients and familiesAnalyzes 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 othersStrives to understand and value differences in others' race, nationality, gender, age, background, experience, and style.

Non-Essential AccountabilitiesClinical EducationServes as clinical instructor (after gaining one year of clinical experience & if student is available)Assists with clinical education of students if not the Primary CIStaff Education: Provides a formal presentation of evidenced-based information (i.e. in-service)Attendance at institutional in-services, staff meetings and/or continuing education programs

PATIENT/EMPLOYEE SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIESPatient Care ProvidersParticipates in Entity and Department wide initiatives for Patient /Employee safetyDemonstrates an awareness of patient/ employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of their position.Validation of annual competencies required for the position

OPERATIONSEssential AccountabilitiesTherapy ExaminationTherapy Treatment PlanningTherapy Treatment ImplementationApplies the Principles of Logic & Scientific Method to the Practice of PTFull compliance with licensure requirementsEthical & Legal Practice StandardsTherapy 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 yearProductivity ExpectationsHealth System ID is worn in accordance to GSPP policy

Non-essential AccountabilitiesCEQI (Clinical Effectiveness Quality Improvement)

QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.

EducationBachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy requiredMaster's Degree preferred

Work ExperiencePrevious healthcare experience preferred

Licenses / CertificationsPhysical Therapist license requiredBasic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required