Physical Therapy - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistJob Type: TravelMinimum Guaranteed Hours: 40Job Summary: Cost Accounting Type: VariableDirect Exempt: NoWorks under limited supervision while administering various APTA standard physical therapy treatments for disabilities, injuries, and diseases, to relieve pain, restore motor function and maintain optimal performance.Line of Authority and ResponsibilityLine of Authority: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab DirectorLicenses and CertificationsEducation and Qualifications: Bachelors Degree from four-year accredited college or university in physical therapy, or degree in a related fieldOne to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experienceCurrent BLS course completionCurrent California Physical Therapy license, or eligible for registrationMember of APTA preferredQualificationsAble to organize and monitor the work of others.Able to relate effectively with patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital/home health staff in a courteous, professional mannerAble to work independently with minimal supervisionAnalytical and diagnostic ability capable to interpreting patient physicians orders for physical therapy patients and developing an effective treatment plan as neededEvidence of automobile insurance when travel is requiredRelates well with other staff members and various other hospital personnel in a courteous professional manner at all timesUtilizes good oral and written communication skills sufficient to meet the demands of the jobPhysical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications SkillsThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions.Confidentiality: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospitalEquipment Used: Cell phoneEquipment Used: General office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, copy machine and other office equipmentEquipment Used: Physical therapy equipment, such as hot packs, electrical stimulation, modalities, exercise equipment, weights, walking aides, whirlpools, wheelchairs, traction devices, and diathermyPhysical Requirements: This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.Potential Exposure to Blood & Body Fluids: Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids.Job RolesAdministers physical therapy treatments in accordance with standard physical therapy practice as defined by physical therapy publications and schools.Assumes responsibility for observing work schedule and job requirements, maintaining compliance with hospital and departmental policies including overtime, attendance, vacation, confidentiality, etc., and completing assigned projects in a timely manner.Attends case conference monthly or as often as the case conference is scheduled. Attends staff meetings monthly.Completes the evaluations on each patient within 24 hours of the physician order. Completes the discharge forms within 24 hours of discharge.Consistently plans health care services based on physician orders and patient needs.Documents patient assessment and ongoing care concisely according to agency policy and physical therapy standards; preparing admission and assessment forms, plan of treatment form, clinical and progress notes, and other appropriate forms according to state regulations and agency policy.Encourages team members to promote patient and family independence and prepare patients for discharge.Ensures coordination of health care team services and community resources.Evaluates patient care needs on admission and on an ongoing basis demonstrating knowledge of and adherence to agency policies and state regulations.Instructs home care personnel in correct lifting techniques and use of body mechanics and the use of the lifting equipment as required.Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.Maintains physical therapy skills inventory list annually.Orients new physical therapy staff in home health and supervises their orientation even though not always directly involved.Participates in the Performance Improvement Plan activities as requested or needed.Plans and coordinates referrals to other health care team members as appropriate based on physician orders and patient needs.Promptly communicates changes in patients condition and/or orders to other team members.Supervises administration of treatments to patients by PT Assistants and aides. Supervises the treatments of patients and accomplishes the treatments each day with the help of Registered Physical Therapist Assistants.Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.Organizational RequirementsAdventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.