PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Description Madison Valley Medical Center (MVMC) is an equal opportunity employer. MVMC shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is intended to reflect core areas of responsibility and an incumbent employees’ knowledge and skill set needed to complete those functions. This document is not intended to catalog each individual duty; employees are routinely called upon to address emerging employer requirements in alignment with individual work units and assignments of jobs. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer change. POSITION PURPOSE Physical Therapist is responsible for providing all Out-Patient, Hospital, and Contracted physical therapy needs for the organization. "Employee performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and values of MVMC." GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Assesses and interprets patient evaluations and test results. Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition. Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of identified impairments and incorporates participation by significant others whenever appropriate. Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and modify plan of care when necessary. Educates and counsels patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress. Maintains interactive communication with patients (and families when appropriate). Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes. Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support resources. Provides month end reporting of statistics and any requisite quality assessment parameters. Assists with office duties for scheduling, billing, and transferring of data. Oversees patient care and manages patient reports to providers as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr