Physical Therapist Physical Therapy Memorial Hospital

Job Summary

1. Patient management (evaluation development and implementation of treatment plan directed toward optimal rehabilitation of each patient program development). 2. Administrative (basic understanding of corporate to department operational policy fiscal awareness - fee structure budget supervision and utilization of support personnel peer review and Quality Assurance. 3. Interdisciplinary relationships (works with other disciplines to assure optimal patient-outcomes).

Responsibilities

Organize and conduct a physical therapy program to restore function and to prevent disability following disease injury or loss of a body part.

Help the patient reach maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of capabilities.

Responsible for evaluation treatment treatment plans charges verbal and written reports to physicians discharge planning and acquisition of equipment as needed and patient and family education.

Translate all exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living.

Professional growth and continuing competency. Continues to participate in learning experiences both within and outside of CAMC. Maintain ethical standards of practice.

Program development - identify needs for program development and participate in developing and implementing these programs.

Community responsibility - Participates in programs to inform community and the medical profession of the value availability and proper utilization of physical therapy activities to recruit to the profession and general activities concerned with planning and delivery of health care.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment treatment or care as defined by the departments identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the companys attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies including but not limited to overtime various shift work and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelors Degree (Required) Experience: None

Credentials

Physical Therapist Licensed (Required)
Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Jamie L. Douglas

Required Experience:

IC