PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job DetailsJob Location: Ganado, AZ 86505Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CarePosition Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of Rehabilitative Services, accomplishes the Physical Therapy Office’s strategic objectives by assisting in planning and organizing the assigned functions required to operate and maintain departmental activities and services.

Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances, including the Joint Commission Accreditation relating to Physical Therapist practice.

Perform therapy treatment of all ages using the knowledge, principles and practices of Physical Therapy within scope of practice. Complete evaluations, treatment plans and documents inpatient’s medical chart of encounter within one working day of the assessment.

Ensure all prior authorization is received before providing evaluation and treatment. Coordinate patient care with other medical centers and service providers via written correspondence, phone calls, field clinics and team meetings. Report back to referring medical providers in a timely manner.

Prepare and deliver in-service training for caregivers, service providers and support staff as needed. Ensure all equipment and tables are cleaned after each use. Maintain cooperative communication with other departments.

Provide consultation to medical staff on patient-related problems with tact, good judgment, and persuasiveness. Responsible for professional competency, skill, and judgment in assessing, planning, and treating a large variety of acute and chronic patients who have a variety of physical disabilities.

Perform and record an initial evaluation and interpret results to determine appropriate care. Complete appropriate referrals to other practitioners when necessary. Establish and record a plan of care for the patient on the results of the evaluation.

Provide and supervise the physical therapy treatment consistent with the results of the evaluation and plan of care. Customize goals and objectives to meet the needs of the patient. Perform and record an ongoing treatment rendered, progress, and change in status relative to the plan of care.

Participate in regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding program-related activities.

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attend seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; review professional publications; establish networks; participate in professional societies; confer with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.

Coordinate patients for Physical Therapy services in the absence of the administrative assistant and Rehabilitation Technician/Aide. Adhere to the standards of Practice of Physical Therapy. Maintain strict confidentiality. Comply with company policies and procedures. Perform other duties as required.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to reach and grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office with moderate noise level. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Doctor of Physical Therapy or master’s degree in Physical Therapy with two years of progressive work experience in outpatient and inpatient Physical Therapy treatment. Arizona State License in Physical Therapy or Compact PT license. Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program requirements and background investigation. Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications: Knowledge of applicable tribal, federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, including the Joint Commission Accreditation.

Knowledge of company personnel policy and procedure. Knowledge of fire safety, emergency codes and infection control. Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mathematics. Knowledge of current theory and treatment trends in physical therapy.

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in writing with staff and the general public. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.

Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate leadership and team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action. Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.

Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements. Skill in operating business computers and office machines. Must be computer literate, both with Meditech and Microsoft Computer programs (i. e., Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing reports. Skill in providing leadership to support staff. Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.