Physical Therapist; PT VCC

Job Summary Responsible for evaluation and development of treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent decline of disabilities, injuries and diseases in accordance with the orders of the referring physician. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

Description Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions

• Performs assessments and establishes a plan of care. Treats patients or directs treatment of patients referred for physical therapy services by written order of the patient’s physician.
• Established appropriate treatment plan based on problems identified in the evaluation.
• Communicates with physician regarding the evaluation results and establishes a plan of care according to the physician orders.
• Communicates with the patients and responsible parties concerning the treatment program.
• Teaches patient and families regarding therapy plan of care.
• Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing, noting and evaluating patient’s progress; providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications.
• Maintains documentation for each patient in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Direct and supervises the work of physical therapy assistants.
• Participates in Plan of Care and departmental meetings as needed.
• Maintains clinical competency requirements.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment by complying with company procedures and following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in MO required.
• Must meet Clinical Competency requirements.

Knowledge And Skills (required)

• Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Experience

• One year experience in Physical Therapy preferred.

Special Working Conditions

• The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• Required to drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided.
• Depending on services offered in the department, this position may have “on-call” responsibilities.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• The associate is required to have visual acuity with or without correction to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• The associate will stoop by bending spine at the waist downward and forward; kneeling on the knee to come to a rest; climb stairs and ramps, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms; and crouching downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• The associate will reach hand(s)…