Physical Therapist

Job Description Evaluates patients, plans for and provides therapeutic interventions in a transdisciplinary/team approach. Responsible for communication and coordination of treatment programs with other team members including the patient/family. Directly supervises assistants, interns and other support personnel, participates in program developments, continuous improvement and clinical education; and provides in‑services to staff, hospital personnel and the community. Will also be expected to be a member of a collaborative team which is patient focused, functional outcome based and patient/family centered. Job Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) State Licensure Job Responsibilities Contributes to department/center program development through involvement in continuous improvement, special projects, or program coordination; presents and implements new treatment techniques/procedures, group treatment ideas, student supervision, requests for new equipment, team participation, and other areas approved by management. Furthers knowledge base, technical skills, treatment techniques, and professional development by attending continuing education offerings, independent reading, hands‑on practice, individual training sessions, etc. Includes special interest groups, district meetings, post‑graduate work, seminars, awareness of scope of practice laws and regulations, or other professional activities. Provides comprehensive evaluation, therapeutic management, goal modification, patient/family education, ongoing discharge planning and referral for appropriate professional programs, periodic re‑assessment, and develops goal‑driven treatment plans taking into consideration the patient’s age, educational level, family support and cultural and psychosocial issues. Maintains all required documentation within time frames and guidelines established by the department. Maintains established departmental productivity levels and manages time effectively. Working Conditions Climbing – Rarely Hearing: Conversation – Frequently Hearing: Other Sounds – Frequently Kneeling – Rarely Lifting 50+ lbs. – Rarely Lifting Pulling – Occasionally Pushing – Occasionally Reaching – Occasionally Sitting – Occasionally Standing – Frequently Stooping – Occasionally Talking – Frequently Use of Hands – Frequently Color Vision – Frequently Visual Acuity: Far – Frequently Visual Acuity: Near – Consistently Walking – Frequently #J-18808-Ljbffr TriHealth