Physical Therapist

CriteriaBased Job Description JobTitle: PhysicalTherapist (724160) JobTitle: PhysicalTherapist – Flex (724163) JobTitle: PhysicalTherapist-Temporary (724169) JobTitle: PerDiem Physical Therapist (724164) JobTitle: PerDiem PT – Weekend (724172) Reportsto: ClinicalSupervisor / Manager Job Code: 724160 Approvedby: Director ofRehabilitation Department: RehabilitationServices ApprovalDate: August 2021

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

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: Entrylevel skills and knowledge as a Physical Therapist. Needsto function independently and be a good team member. Abilityto work 2 weekend shifts per month & one holiday per year inPer Diem PT - Weekend job title. Abilityto work one holiday per year in Per Diem PT job title. Abilityto flex hours up in order to meet the changes in census in thePhysical Therapist – Flex role.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

Education: None Experience: Experience in similar settings/diagnoses Licensure/Registration/ Certification: Advancedcertification and/or licensure to support position Knowledge,Skills and Abilities: Experiencein area of physical therapy specialty Strongcommunication and training skills Service-orientedmanner - connect, motivate, actively listen Criticalthinking and time management skills Knowledgeand experience with EPIC medical record Basiccomputer skills

POSITIONSUMMARY STATEMENT

Providesdirect patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations,with pediatric care required for some specialty positions. Thisposition uses a variety of physical therapy techniques to restoreindividuals to maximum functional ability, independence,participation, and freedom from pain. Performs related duties asassigned.

MAJORJOB DUTIES AND TASKS

Patient Care (80-90%) Accuratelyevaluate and interpret patients’ presentation in musclestrength and tone, range of motion, joint mobility, sensation,neurological systems, coordination, functional mobility skills,balance, skin integrity, edema, pain, response to treatment andpatient-specific factors to determine appropriate plan of care. Establishappropriate treatment priorities with consideration of thepatient’s needs and preferences. Developand carry out effective treatment plans specifically designed forthe patient, providing ongoing assessment and re-evaluation asnecessary. Developappropriate function-based treatment goals; routinely meet statedgoals. Alter goals as needed. Educatepatients and care partners regarding deficits, compensation, andtherapeutic activities for rehabilitation. Makeappropriate connections with patients, care partners, othermembers of the care team and payers. Timely and Accurate Documentation (10-15%) Completeunderstandable, professional, and accurate documentation thatdescribes services provided, reflects skilled service and medicalnecessity, and communicates therapy assessment and recommendations.Demonstrate via peer/leader review. Recordaccurate billing for services provided, including using currentpolicies and procedures for insurance and coding. Completespatient documentation, including discharge documentation, withindepartment deadlines. Professional Education and Development (5% or less) AnnualRequired Learning Competencies– delivery of procedures, modalities and use of equipment thatare standardized evaluation and treatment tools used in thephysical therapy department. Continuingeducation and in-services StaffDepartmental Meetings Varioussystem processes Commitment to Community and Organization (5% or less) Presentinternal and external education. Participatein community advocacy/citizenship (professional organizations –and communicate pertinent information to staff/department.) Assistin the orientation and skill development of staff and students inthe specialty area and other areas as requested. Teachspecific treatment techniques, approaches, or management ofspecific problems to staff and/or students. Participatein research activities.

ORGANIZATIONALEXPECTATIONS

Values Allteam 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. Weare committed to living our values. That means our patients andfamilies can expect certain things from each of us: Theycan expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity andrespect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timelyinformation. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable,coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find andsimple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And theycanexpect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by beingopen and honest, and keeping our word. AdditionalExpectations Complieswith safety instructions, observe safe work practices, providesinput on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment. Maintainsregular and timely attendance Protectsconfidentiality Demonstratesparticipation in and support of the organization's CorporateIntegrity Program by participating in compliance-related educationand training and complying with the organization's policies andprocedures. Timelycompletion of all mandatory education and organizationalrequirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health andWellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

POPULATIONSPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Doesthis employee have direct patient contact? Yes No If“Yes,” departments will need to determine the appropriatecompetencies in their areas for their specific patient populations. Identifiesexpected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient orsituation specific to the needs of the population served. Communicateseffectively with patients, families and team members. Integratespractices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations inpopulations served. Anticipatesthe needs of the population served as well as the uniquecharacteristics of the communities served. Anticipatesthe needs of the population in providing cultural responsive care anddevelops an individualized plan for patients and families.

LEADERSHIPRESPONSIBILITIES

Delegatesaspects of and supervises plan of care. May oversee Physical TherapyAssistants and therapy aides, students, and volunteers.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

Lift - Equipment for patient care: 10lbs. Rare (Inpatient) Rareto Occasional (Outpatient) Carry - Equipment for patient care: 25lbs. (Inpatient) 10lbs. (Outpatient) Rare (Inpatient) Rareto Occasional (Outpatient) Push/Pull - Patient in wheelchairs, carts, moving of limbs: 250lbs. patient (Inpatient) 600lbs. 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 StandingBend - Patient care, adjusting equipment: Occasional SittingBend - Patient care, adjusting equipment: Occasional Rotation - Patient care, adjusting equipment: Rare LowWork - Patient care: Occasional (Inpatient) Rareto Occasional (Outpatient) Crawl - On mat for mat activities: Rare (Inpatient) Rareto Occasional (Outpatient) Stairs - Assisting patients with stair training: Rareto 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 EZlifts, EZ stands, Slip Mats, ceiling lifts or manual transfers.

ENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS/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 Variousexercise equipment (such as treadmill, stationarybike, arm bike, leg press, NuStep, leg press, hamstring curl, lat pulldown, etc.) Varioushand tools Variousoffice equipment (such as computer systems, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, etc.) Variouspatient care modalities (such as TENS, Biofeedback, hydrocollator, paraffin bath, iontophoresis, ultrasound, etc.) Variouspatient treatment equipment (such as splintpan, rebounder, high-low treatment tables, traction table, etc.) Location 0-1% Outdoor 99-100% Indoor #J-18808-Ljbffr HealthPartners