Physical Therapist - Peak

JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist

JOB CODE: 7270

HOURS: Varied

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation of patients; development, coordination and implementation of the treatment plan; discharge planning, maintenance of informative, accurate and timely documentation and participation in team meetings.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervision of the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). Based on assigned unit/area, the physical therapist could be involved in team meetings, family meetings, home evaluations, staff training and basic office duties/reports. Treatment outside the hospital setting could include home.

Physical Therapists are required to keep current national registry and Missouri licensure, in addition to participating in continuing education and training of others.

The Physical Therapist reports directly to the Rehab Supervisor and Director of Rehab.

Qualifications

Education

a.) Must be a graduate from a program of physical therapy which is approved by the Accreditation Committee of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Licensure/Certification

a.) Current Missouri licensure. b.) BLS required.

Work Experience

Prefer 1-year experience for assignment to Home Health.

Responsibilities/Job Duties

Evaluate patients/residents/clients and develop treatment plans with goals measurable and functional. Provides discharge planning recommendations and education needs to prepare for safe discharge to next level of care.

2. Implement treatment plan or supervise PTA regarding implementation of treatment plan. Monitor and adjust treatments and POC accordingly based upon patient progress or decline in status. Completes progress notes and discharge summaries as appropriate.

3. Complete accurate and timely documentation based on the requirement of the assigned unit/area payer source and regulatory agencies.

4. Communicate effectively and professionally with team members, patient/resident/client family members, social worker’s/case managers, physicians and co-workers during daily interactions, electronic communications and team meetings.

5. Participate in continuing education opportunities and provide training/learning opportunities to others. Involved with student clinical.

6. Weekend and holiday rotational coverage is expected.

7. Performs clerical duties in organized manner, maintains clean workspace and environment and assures adequate supplies are available.

8. Maintain required productivity requirement as set by department. Writes reports and maintains record related to caseload and productivity.

9. Other duties as assigned.

Required Staff Competencies

Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission and provides examples of how they were supported by actions during the year.

Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives. Provides input and suggestions for growth within the department.

Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolve conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.

Demonstrates dependability, reliability and professionalism.

Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility in daily schedule to accommodate case load and ensure patient care is completed for the day.

Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker. Demonstrates active listening.

Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.

Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.

Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountabilities for all actions in carrying out job duties.

Uses critical thinking skills to ID strength and weakness, provide alternative solutions, draw conclusions and approaches to problems encountered.

Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.

Demonstrates technology skills including but not limited to analytical or scientific software, desktop communication software, e-mail, Microsoft word/spreadsheet software and EMR collection software.

Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including population specific, general competencies, medical terminology, lab values, influence of medications and exercise on the medically acute complex patient.

Possess organizational and time and project management skills. Able to organize daily schedules, adapt as needed and assist others with patient case load. Expected to take low census time when needed. Seeks out extra job duties when time allows.

Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers. Follows APTA’s code of ethics and seeks out information from others relevant/evidence-based sources.

Working Conditions

1. Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.

2. Subject to changing locations, including patient rooms, SWB, gym, department,

3. offices, meeting rooms, homes, community outings.

4. Has direct patient employee contact with possible exposure to communicably diseases and blood borne pathogens.

5. Work includes participation in direct patient care, including instructing, teaching, sitting, crawling, twisting, performing repetitive tasks, operating modality equipment, operating a keyboard, and basic office duties.