PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Physical Therapist

Location/Department: Rehab Center - Physical Therapy

60 hours/pay period

Job Summary: Provides physical therapy to inpatients and outpatients. Is responsible for hands-on care, as well as associated documentation. Operational tasks of the department are required as well as participation in development.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Selects appropriate evaluation tools.
• Administers evaluations correctly & safely.
• Uses correct documentation tools for patient types.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment of inpatients & outpatients.
• Develops appropriate plan of care for patients.
• Develops appropriate objective & measurable goals.
• Develops effective & therapeutic based treatment plans.
• Initiates & progresses treatment plans according to patient progress level.
• Performs treatment in a safe manner for the patient & for self.
• Demonstrates good time management in planning & application of care plans.
• Applies & modifies treatment based on continual assessment of patient performance, skills, patterns, & relevant factors.
• Maintains effective communication with physicians, case managers, patients, caregivers, family, & other health care staff.
• Communicates effectively & appropriately with team members.
• Performs timely documentation using appropriate terminology & format.
• Effective use of EHR & other hospital systems
• Enters appropriate charges for treatment administered.
• Active participation in patient care meetings as appropriate
• Represents the PT department in interdepartmental meetings as appropriate to the work setting.
• Performs patient & family education routinely as part of therapeutic intervention.
• Incorporates written instructions & home programs for patient & family reference as needed.
• Provides in-services to other MMH team members or to the community.
• Participates in departmental meetings & in-services.
• Participates in outside workshops & continuing education opportunities.
• Actively involved in departmental program improvements, new/specialty program developments
• Actively involved in new team member orientation.
• Provides clinical supervision of PTA, aides, students, or volunteers.
• Participates in peer/competency review activities
• Knows federal & state regulations pertaining to delivery of PT services in various settings.
• Knows Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and workman's comp regulations as they apply to the delivery of PT services.
• Follows MMH & PT policies & procedures in the performance of work activities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills
• Effectively communicates both verbal and written
• General physical disability treatment skills for physical therapy patients.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Indiana
• No experience required

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, reaching, talking, & use of hands
• May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs

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