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Physical Therapist
Therapy Services Reports To: Director, Therapy Services
Physical Therapist Hours: Fulltime/ 40 hours per week
The staff Physical Therapist is directly responsible to the Director, and/or his designee, and has the responsibility for overall direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of professional and supportive staff, volunteers, and students in their area of the physical therapy department/facility.
• Evaluations
• Responsible for the evaluation of all patients referred for physical therapy.
• Responsible for completion and submission of all reports pertaining to the evaluation.
• Advises referral sources department/facility action with the case referred.
• Ensures that Physical Therapy Practices are consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Standards of Practice policy in this manual.
• Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the department/facility.
• Confers with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient and to keep them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modification, and/or progress.
• Treats patients of all ages (e.g., infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly, ages 0–120 years), race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice.
• Demonstrates respect and understanding of the patient’s right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions.
• Practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law.
Prepares and submits department/facility reports, assuring confidentiality of all records, including:
• Evaluation reports/summaries
• Discharge reports/summaries.
• Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies.
• Current progress notes on all patients within their area.
• Special reports as requested by the Director and/or Supervisor.
• Daily attendance records and summaries of same.
• Maintains current professional knowledge of techniques and trends in the field of Physical Therapy.
• Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and to share with the department/facility personnel nformation gained thereby.
• Prepares and presents educational presentations to community groups as requested.
• Maintains positive public relations with all community sources.
• Knows and complies with policies and procedures as enumerated in the Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Provides assistance to the Supervisor and/or Director with the revision of any procedures with department/facility personnel as necessary.
• Actively participates and adheres to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the risk management program
• Education/Certification or Experience Required :
• Must be a graduate of and have a certificate from an American Physical Therapy Association approved school of Physical Therapy; or a school approved by the World Congress of Physical Therapy; current state licensure is required.
• Must maintain and provide verification card for CPR certification including BLS/ AED training.
• Able to interpret and carry out the prescription of the physician; maintain positive public relations; protect confidential data; economic use of time, equipment, and supplies; safety and welfare of patients and other employees.
• Knows 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 intra department/facility communications; supervision and management techniques.
• Able to apply the theory of Physical Therapy, have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his or her position; perform technical procedures, speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others; supervision and management skills.
• To apply please complete an application and forward to Amy Kimmel, HR
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