Physical Therapist

JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW: Provides and directs Physical Therapy Services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication in accordance with Physical Therapy procedures. Functions under physician?s orders.

Demonstrates competency in the following areas: Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates patients in a timely manner to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
2. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated
3. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.
4. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members
5. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals
6. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
7. Monitors patient?s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
8. Documents results of patient assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services in a timely manner.
9. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
10. Participates in discharge planning
11. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
12. Supervises and directs LPTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan
13. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual Physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria
14. Confers formally and informally with other team members, including nursing department team members, in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient
15. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
16. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures
17. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
18. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of patient therapy programs
19. Adheres to established confidentiality standards
20. Projects a positive and professional image at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. 1. ADL/Functional Activities
   2. Assist Patients to DON/DOFF
   3. Body Mechanics
   4. Cognitive/Perceptual/Motor
   5. Electrical Stimulation
   6. Gym Ball
   7. Hot/Cold Packs
   8. Home Assessment
   9. Jobst/Isotoner Glove
   10. Paraffin Bath
   11. Dynamometer
   12. Removes/Adjusts/Replaces Braces, Splints and Slings
   13. Stabilization Training/Soft Tissue Mobilization
   14. Joint Protection
   15. Energy Conservation
   16. TENS
   17. Transfer Training
   18. Ultrasound
   19. Manual Muscle Testing/Hand Evaluation
   20. Gait Training
   21. Stationary Bike
   22. Wound Care/Debridement
   23. Training Stairs
   24. All other duties as assigned.