Physical Therapist Hospital - RH

Physical Therapist – Full‑Time – AVALA Hospital – RH414

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The Physical Therapist is responsible for patient evaluation, treatment, record documentation and teaching of therapeutic programs. The therapist is also responsible for accurate and effective communication with referral sources, patients and the support staff. Finally, the therapist is responsible for direct supervision of the clinical support team. Provides treatment, care and safety of patients regardless of race, creed, age (e.g. infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, age 0 – 120 years) gender or disability without bias or prejudice.

• Provide evaluation for clients, including joint assessment, musculoskeletal functions, sensorimotor skills, functional and work abilities.
• Develop a treatment plan based on data collected and implement, monitor, and modify the plan to achieve goals.
• Provide physical therapy techniques such as ROM, joint mobilization, dry needling, massage, myofascial release, traction, vestibular rehab, balance training, dressing changes, and job simulation.
• Utilize thermal and electrical physical agent modalities including hot/cold packs, ultrasound, phonophoresis, TENS, NMES, iontophoresis.
• Communicate effectively with staff regarding client’s condition and may include physician, rehab nurse, case manager, employer, and family members to ensure consistent quality physical therapy services.
• Provide a written status report to referring physician each time the client sees their physician and for workman’s comp cases to other appropriate parties.
• Participate in administration of the assigned facility as requested by the Manager of Physical Therapy.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current rehabilitation techniques and procedures, including therapeutic equipment, proper operation, and maintenance.
• Practice physical therapy in accordance with all company policies and with methods and standards of practice defined by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Practice in compliance with the currently approved and published guidelines of Professional Conduct and Codes of Ethics of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Maintain confidentiality of all current and former patients as defined by company policy.
• Deliver patient care under the referral of a physician licensed to practice in the State of Louisiana.
• Administer physical therapy techniques relative to indications, precautions and contraindications.
• Administer physical therapy treatment with regard to patient’s social, psychological and emotional status.
• Document the patient’s medical record on the initial visit and all subsequent follow‑up visits in a professional manner using Cerner, the current EMR system.
• Report any and all changes in the patient’s condition to the referring physician.
• Assist the support team in maintaining a safe and comfortable working environment and report problems and suggestions to the Manager of Physical Therapy.
• Directly supervise all patient care provided by any member of the support team.
• Administer appropriate charges for services rendered based on the company standard fee schedule.

• Action Orientation
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  Targets and achieves results, overcomes obstacles, accepts responsibility, establishes standards and responsibilities, creates a results-oriented environment, and follows through on actions.
• Communications
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  Communicates well both verbally and in writing; effectively conveys and shares information and ideas with others and listens carefully.
• Creativity/Innovation
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  Generates novel ideas and develops or improves existing and new systems that challenge the status quo, takes risks, and encourages innovation.
• Critical Judgment
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  Defines issues and focuses on achieving workable solutions; consistently does the right thing with reliability.
• Customer Orientation
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  Listens to customers, builds confidence, increases satisfaction, ensures commitments are met, sets appropriate expectations, and responds to needs.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Engages with others effectively and productively, establishes trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Leadership
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  Motivates…