Acute Care Physical Therapist 2

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Treats patients of all ages with a variety of physical disabilities. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team.

Maintains accurate documentation of therapy services in the medical record. May supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, therapy techs, and students. Facilitates program development. Assists with professional growth of staff therapists, techs/aids, and students. Reports to the department Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and professional affiliations. Serves as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy/Therapy Assistant students under the leadership of the CCCE.

Serves as a resource to other departments within the health system. Ensures the delivery of quality therapy services for customers by identifying patient needs and developing quality therapy programs. Participates in department/hospital/continuing education meetings as required.

Coordinates at least one project/assignment that contributes to department goals and professional growth of the department. Coordinates and/or presents departmental educational and professional programs for physical, occupational and speech therapy. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. 2.

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients.

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions.

Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit.

Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced.

Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program (minimum Bachelor's degree)

Experience

Minimum of three years' experience as a therapist in an appropriate area of practice.

Licensure: Registration and current licensure in Mississippi