Physical Therapist

Overview $20,000 Sign-On Bonus! Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision. Wage Compensation - Min: $134,400.00 Max: $184,772.69 $20,000 Sign-on bonus w/2-year commitment. Definition of Position The staff Physical Therapist practices physical therapy according to current standards of practices in conjunction with the department's policies and procedures, including patient assessment, treatment, delegation, coordination, and evaluation of services provided. The staff Physical Therapist is directly responsible to the director and/or his designee, and has the responsibility for overall direction, supervision, instruction and evaluation of professional and supportive staff, volunteers and students in their area of the physical therapy department/facility. He/she is responsible for the patient\'s record documentation and acts as the patient advocate. Responsibilities A. Responsibility: Responsibility for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician; good public relations; protection of confidential data; economic use of time, equipment and supplies; safety and welfare of patients and other employees. B. Knowledge: Must know the principles and practice of Physical Therapy; be familiar with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics; department/facility policies, procedures and regulations; layout of the department/facility; be aware of inter-and intradepartmental/facility communications; supervision and management techniques. C. Skill: Must be able to apply the theory of Physical Therapy; have the ability and competency to operate the equipment used in his/her position; perform technical procedures; speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others; supervision and management skills. D. Mental Application: Must be able to instill confidence in patients, doctors and personnel; determine proper procedures and methods and evaluate results; make decisions on his/her own; adapt to emergency situations; be alert to changes in the patient\'s condition; be alert to all activities of the department/facility. E. Dexterity: Must have coordination of sight and body movements in various applications of procedures; know techniques of assisting and handling patients; ability to handle the tools and machines of the profession. F. Accuracy: Must possess a high degree of accuracy in carrying out prescriptions, in receiving and translating information, and in charting and reporting. G. Physical Demands: Has good physical stamina in this department/facility; fairly strong, energetic; tolerates much walking, standing, writing, stooping, carrying, talking, seeing, bending, handling, color vision, speed; healthy back is necessary; able to be on feet most of the day. H. Working Characteristics: Thoughtful of others, gentle, courteous, patient, neat, well-groomed, healthy, friendly, average intelligence, good memory, tactful. Should have ability to organize his/her time in order to treat the maximum number of patients in the allotted working day. I. Working Conditions: Works inside under normal temperature conditions with adequate light in a well-ventilated, clean area; some areas are limited in space, usually works around others; sometimes moderate noise. J. Hazards: No unusual hazard risks. May be exposed to muscular strain in supporting, lifting and assisting patients. K. Public Relations: Has a major role in fostering good public relations. L. Supervises: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistants, students and nonprofessional department / facility personnel. M. Policies and Procedures: To keep current and adhere to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the Policy and Procedure Manuals N. Organization-wide/Department Performance Improvement Plan: To actively participate in the overall organization-wide/department performance improvement plans as enumerated in the Performance Improvement Manual. Qualifications Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy with a preferred minimum of two (2) years clinical experience. Have ability to provide for patient\'s physical rehabilitation and psychosocial well-being. Ability to meet lift in classification. Ability to communicate with others both medically and general public. Have a nice appearance being well-groomed and demonstrate appropriate contact. Must have or be eligible for State Licensure or Registration. Ability to drive vehicle within Umatilla/Morrow County for Home Health patients. The car must be in reliable condition with insurance coverage and have a valid driver\'s license. Must have a current certification in CPR. 40 Hours USD $134,400.00/Yr. USD $184,772.69/Yr. 01-4070 Physical Therapy Day #J-18808-Ljbffr Good Shepherd Health Care