Physical Therapist

Criteria Based Job Description

Job Title

Physical Therapist (724160)

Physical Therapist – Flex (724163)

Physical Therapist-Temporary (724169)

Per Diem Physical Therapist (724164)

Per Diem PT – Weekend (724172)

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor / Manager

JOB CODE: 724160

Approved by: Director of Rehabilitation

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Approval Date: August 2021

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.

Experience

None

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• Licensed with the Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Entry level skills and knowledge as a Physical Therapist.

• Needs to function independently and be a good team member.

• Ability to work 2 weekend shifts per month & one holiday per year in Per Diem PT - Weekend job title.

• Ability to work one holiday per year in Per Diem PT job title.

• Ability to flex hours up in order to meet the changes in census in the Physical Therapist – Flex role.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

None

Experience

Experience in similar settings/diagnoses

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

Advanced certification and/or licensure to support position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience in area of physical therapy specialty

Strong communication and training skills

Service-oriented manner - connect, motivate, actively listen

Critical thinking and time management skills

Knowledge and experience with EPIC medical record

Basic computer skills

Position Summary Statement

Provides direct patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, with pediatric care required for some specialty positions. This position uses a variety of physical therapy techniques to restore individuals to maximum functional ability, independence, participation, and freedom from pain. Performs related duties as assigned.

Major Job Duties and Tasks

Percentage

Of Time

1.

Patient Care

80-90%

a. Accurately evaluate and interpret patients’ presentation in muscle strength and tone, range of motion, joint mobility, sensation, neurological systems, coordination, functional mobility skills, balance, skin integrity, edema, pain, response to treatment and patient-specific factors to determine appropriate plan of care.

b. Establish appropriate treatment priorities with consideration of the patient’s needs and preferences.

c. Develop and carry out effective treatment plans specifically designed for the patient, providing ongoing assessment and re-evaluation as necessary.

d. Develop appropriate function-based treatment goals; routinely meet stated goals. Alter goals as needed.

e. Educate patients and care partners regarding deficits, compensation, and therapeutic activities for rehabilitation.

f. Make appropriate connections with patients, care partners, other members of the care team and payers.

2.

Timely and Accurate Documentation

10-15%

a. Complete understandable, professional, and accurate documentation that describes services provided, reflects skilled service and medical necessity, and communicates therapy assessment and recommendations. Demonstrate via peer/leader review.

b. Record accurate billing for services provided, including using current policies and procedures for insurance and coding.

c. Completes patient documentation, including discharge documentation, within department deadlines.

3.

Professional Education and Development

5% or less

Independently completes, actively participates in and maintains requirements

for:

a. Annual Required Learning

b. Competencies – delivery of procedures, modalities and use of equipment that are standardized evaluation and treatment tools used in the physical therapy department.

c. Continuing education and in-services

d. Staff Departmental Meetings

e. Various system processes

4.

Commitment to Community and Organization

(tasks to be completed as applicable to position)

5% or less

a. Present internal and external education.

b. Participate in community advocacy/citizenship (professional organizations – and communicate pertinent information to staff/department.)

c. Assist in the orientation and skill development of staff and students in the specialty area and other areas as requested.

d. Teach specific treatment techniques, approaches, or management of specific problems to staff and/or students.

e. Participate in research activities.

Organizational Expectations

Values

All team members are expected to demonstrate our values:

Excellence:  We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion:  We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership:  We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity:  We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

We are committed to living our values. That means our patients and families can

expect certain things from each of us:

They can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and respect.

They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable, coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and simple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being open and honest, and keeping our word.

Additional Expectations

• Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.

• Maintains regular and timely attendance

• Protects confidentiality

• Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.

• Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i. e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

Population Specific Competencies

X Yes

No

Does this employee have direct patient contact?

If “Yes,” departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations.

Examples of Items That Can Be Included Are

• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.

• Communicates effectively with patients, families and team members.

• Integrates practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in populations served.

• Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.

• Anticipates the needs of the population in providing cultural responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

Leadership Responsibilities

Delegates aspects of and supervises plan of care. May oversee Physical Therapy Assistants and therapy aides, students, and volunteers.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demand

Activities Associated with this Demand

Load

Total Time During the Work Day

<1/2 hour (Rare)

½-2 hr (Occasional)

2-5 hr (Frequent)

>5 hr (Continuous)

Lift

Equipment for patient care

10 lbs.

Rare (Inpatient)

Rare to Occasional (Outpatient)

Carry

Equipment for patient care

25 lbs. (Inpatient)

10 lbs. (Outpatient)

Rare (Inpatient)

Rare to Occasional (Outpatient)

Push/Pull

Patient in wheelchairs, carts, moving of limbs

250 lbs. patient (Inpatient)

600 lbs. patient (Outpatient)

Occasional (Inpatient)

Rare (Outpatient)

Sit

Documentation, meetings, patient care

Frequent (Inpatient)

Occasional (Outpatient)

Stand

Patient care, documentation

Frequent

Walking

Patient care, going to and from meetings and patient rooms

Frequent

Standing Bend

Patient care, adjusting equipment

Occasional

Sitting Bend

Patient care, adjusting equipment

Occasional

Rotation

Patient care, adjusting equipment

Rare

Low Work

Patient care

Occasional (Inpatient)

Rare to Occasional (Outpatient)

Crawl

On mat for mat activities

Rare (Inpatient)

Rare to Occasional (Outpatient)

Stairs

Assisting patients with stair training

Rare to Occasional

Reach – multiple directions

Patient care, gathering equipment and supplies

Occasional

Grip

Patient care, adjusting equipment

Rare

Pinch

Patient care

Rare

Coordination

Patient care, keying, handwriting, use of mouse

Frequent

Comments

Handle patients with weight of 50 to 600 lbs. which can include using EZ lifts, EZ stands, Slip Mats, ceiling lifts or manual transfers.

Environmental Conditions/Equipment

• Gloves

• Face shield (mask)

• Gown

Gloves

Gloves

Respiratory/ Breathing Protection

NA

Clothing

Occasional gown for PPE

Environment

Exposure To

Blood and body fluids

Sensory Requirements

___ Hearing

___ Vision

___ Color vision

Equipment or Tools Used

• Various exercise equipment (such as treadmill,

stationary bike, arm bike, leg press, NuStep, leg

press, hamstring curl, lat pulldown, etc.)

• Various hand tools

• Various office equipment (such as computer

systems, telephone, copy machine, fax machine,

etc.)

• Various patient care modalities (such as TENS,

Biofeedback, hydrocollator, paraffin bath,

iontophoresis, ultrasound, etc.)

• Various patient treatment equipment (such as

splint pan, rebounder, high-low treatment

tables, traction table, etc.)

Location

0-1 % Outdoor

99-100 % Indoor

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