Physical Therapist

Description

POSITION TITLE: Physical Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Rehab Therapy

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO
:
Director of Rehabilitation Services/Rehab Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt or Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-Time, or Per Diem

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. It provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The position involves direct patient care for patients ages 18 and older. Age‑specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population.

Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services and/or Rehab Supervisor, the Physical Therapist plans, organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises Physical Therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. The individual must demonstrate initiative, innovation, integrity, sound judgment, and abide by facility policies and standards of care.

The position provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients, including comprehensive assessment, individual and group treatment, and supervision of treatment delivered by Physical Therapy Assistants, support staff, and students. The Physical Therapist contributes to program development, quality improvement, program assessment, and departmental policy and procedure development.

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but is not limited to:

• A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the de) environment.
• B. Assesses for muscle E a goal of rehab, more
• C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
• D. Provides equipment required to increase patient function and independence.
• E. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• F. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• G. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

May educate patient in the use of prosthetic device.

Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on attainment of goals.

Participates in patient discharge planning, as directed by organizational policy.

Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.

Provides in‑service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.

Participates in the interdisciplinary group.

Actively participates in the quality assessment, performance improvement teams, and activities.

Participates in home health orientation program.

Provides supervision of physical therapy assistants and hospice aides, as appropriate.

Standing/Walking - 34–66%
Sitting - 34–66%
Twisting - 34–66%
Lifting/Carrying - 34–66%
Pushing/Pulling - 34–66%
Climbing (Ascending/descending) - 1–33%
Bending/Stooping - 34–66%
Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods - 34–66%
Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods - 34–66%
Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods - 34–66%

2–10 Pounds - 34–66%
11–20 Pounds - 34–66%
21–30 Pounds - 1–33%
31–40 Pounds - 1–33%
41–50 Pounds - 1–33%
51 Pounds or More - 1–33%

Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings - 67–100%
Working outdoors - 34–66%
Working with or near chemicals -…