Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Duties of the Physical Therapist include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluates patients using standard and non-standard techniques to identify specific Physical Therapy treatment problems.
• Performs tests and measurements of the patient's condition and interprets results of tests and measurements of the patient's condition for use in establishing a diagnosis within the scope of physical therapy, developing the treatment plan, modifying the treatment plan, and evaluating results of treatment.
• Establishes short term and long-term Physical Therapy clinically appropriate patient treatment goals and implements treatment programs to meet these goals.
• Assesses the patient's progress toward Physical Therapy treatment goals; modifying the goals and treatment program as indicated.
• Monitors patient's emergency medical needs; intolerance to treatment; changes in patient's physical/mental status; and takes appropriate action as necessary.
• Documents and otherwise communicates results of evaluation and treatment according to PT Clinical Competency Review Criteria.
• Participates and actively represents Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service as a liaison in ward rounds, patient planning conferences, discharge planning conferences, specialty clinics and assigned medical or departmental meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of all patient care, Physical Therapy treatment equipment in the department, its uses and contraindications.
• Recognizes diversity among patients/staff and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, age, gender, and people with disabilities.
• Provides patient care/support that is appropriate to the cognitive, physical, and emotional needs of the patient group served. Interacts with people at all age levels ranging from adolescents through geriatric and must be aware of and respond appropriately to the physical, social, and psychological differences among these groups.
• Recommends referral of patients to other services or programs when appropriate.
• Provides instruction in the care and use of assistive devices, adaptive equipment, orthotic devices, and prosthesis. Fabricates such items as feasible.
• Utilizes appropriate physical therapy modalities using exercise, massage, heat or cold, air, light, water, electricity, or sound for the purpose of correcting or alleviating any physical or mental condition, or the purpose of preventing the development of any physical or mental disability, or the performance of tests of neuromuscular function as an aid to the diagnosis or treatment of any human condition.
• Solves problems not covered by standard procedures, adapts, and modifies treatment plans, activities, and procedures without supervisory guidance to meet complex and challenging needs of the patients.
• Assists other physical therapy staff members in modifying and adapting treatment plans.
• Serves as Clinical Instructor as assigned.

Administrative:

• Maintains and promptly submits statistical reports as scheduled.
• Identifies and corrects, if possible, any safety hazards and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Maintains supplies at effective level for treatment and ensures their appropriate use.
• Maintains knowledge of and acts within physical therapy scope of practice and the current policies and procedures of the department and hospital.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, and other health care professionals to enhance patient care.
• Recommends additions to departmental equipment and Physical Therapy treatment programs.
• Supervises and guides non-licensed staff involved In Physical Therapy treatment to maintain overall responsibility of treatment.
• Manages effective use of time/schedules for Physical Therapy.
• Demonstrates cost containment and efficiency in all aspects of the position.
• Develops and initiates cost containment strategies.
• Assures that documentation supports ICD-10 and CPT codes utilized to capture workload and for billing purposes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 598-00093-F; 598-00094-F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized