Physical Therapist

Job Description - Physical Therapist )

Job Description

Physical Therapist -

Twin County Regional Healthcare

Description

Evaluates, documents, plans, implements, and monitors Physical Therapy Services under physician orders to improve, restore the functional level of patients to maximize their potential at work, home, or play.

Graduate of a PT program and hold a current license or eligibility to obtain in the Commonwealth of VA

Completes obligatory hospital in-services and education to maintain licensure

Performs comprehensive patient evaluations and re-evaluations in regard to patient’s needs

Provides quality in and outpatient physical therapy treatments

Educates and provides effective communication skills with patients, family members, and inter-dept. staff as needed

In-services other disciplines/Participates in teams to educate others in Physical Therapy techniques

Supervises LPTA’s and students providing effective feedback in a professional manner

Assists in keeping work area clean, orderly, and professional

Assists secretary as needed with scheduling return visits in relation to customer service policy

Turns in daily treatment charges to the secretary in a timely manner

Communicates with physicians on a regular basis concerning patient treatments/response to care

Maintains work area and equipment with appropriate infection prevention techniques

Follows up with patient’s that no-show or cancel appointments by phone and documents appropriately

Participates actively in bi-monthly patient care conferences and attends monthly staff meetings

Assists teammates with patient care coverage when needed

Be able to tolerate sitting/ standing for periods up to 45-60 minutes for treatment, documentation, or meetings

Standing and walking- often throughout the day depending on schedule in the office and hospital, Climbing stairs not necessary, although may be done to reach various floors in the hospital

Lifting – Regularly assist with lift and transfer of patients in the clinic or in hospital departments from stand-by to maximal assistance up to heavy weights

Bending – Required often for patient care and departmental duties at levels from floor to overhead

Reading & Writing - Regularly required in order to follow job description

Exposure to Infectious diseases – occasionally

Exposure to hazardous waste – rarely

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.