Therapist-Physical II

Job Title

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Completes assigned goals.

Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.

Develops a written plan of care.

Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.

Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.

Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.

Contributes to the development of staff and students.

Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.

Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.

Specifications

Experience

3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.

Education

Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.

Special Skills

Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT

Reporting Relationships

Yes

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Accurate Accurate Minimal Moderate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other