Physical Therapist - McDowell Home Health - Full Time - 1st Shift

Physical Therapist

Under general direction the physical therapist shall evaluate and treat patients, communicate with physicians and other health personnel, supervise ancillary staff, and present in service education. The therapist is skilled and trained in use and application of all P.T. modalities and procedures and is required to follow the State Practice Act KRS. Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization. Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance. Exhibits the values of F.I.R.S.T. (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs initial evaluation and determines treatment plan to ensure quality patient care.
2. Performs identified physical therapy treatment program.
3. Assures proper discharge planning.
4. Supervises assigned technical and clerical staff to ensure quality of work and is involved in education/training new hires and technical staff/students (including nursing staff/students).
5. Considers the age of the patients served, applies knowledge of growth and development and age-specific techniques through the life span (neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) in planning and implementing care.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort: Indoor department, clean and pleasant. Well lighted and ventilated. Forty hour work week with holiday and weekend rotation. The task of this job involves exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue. Exposure to physical and mental anguish. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs. independently.

Contacts with Others: All ancillary departments, nursing, physicians.

Equipment Used/Special Skills Required: Computer skills. Minimum of 3 months exposure to related field to include successful completion of clinicals.