Physical Therapist

TITLE: PHYSICAL THERAPIST

POSITION TYPE: FULL TIME

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

FLSA CATEGORY: EXEMPT

DEPARTMENT: PHYSICAL THERAPY

MAIN LOCATION: 3676 PARKER BLVD, PUELBO, CO 81008

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all duties of a Physical Therapist. This position is responsible for planning, interpreting, and administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatment plans in accordance with practice guidelines in assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of patients.
• Ensures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment, and recommending follow-up programs.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, educating patients on their condition and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Complies with Colorado State Physical Therapy Act, codes and regulations.
• Documents daily and maintains clinical records regarding patient limitations, interventions, treatments, responses, and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries.
• Supervises and directs Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technician in direct patient care.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and dignity in a common workout environment.
• Maintain work area in a clean, sanitized, and organized manner.
• Follows all Infection Prevention policies and procedures.
• Attends annual required company programs and trainings.
• Attends all regular required department and company meetings.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current Colorado State Physical Therapist license.
• One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist or comparable internship.
• BLS Certificate.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong ethical code of conduct.
• Ability to maintain sensitive confidential information.
• Proficiency with computers and EMR software.
• Autonomous, positive mindset and team player.
• Ability to remain motivated with a positive attitude.
• Disciplined, organized, and detail oriented.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and staff in a professional capacity.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMMANDS

Major activities of this job include sitting, moving from place to place, and light physical effort performed on a level surface. Use of a computer, telephone, writing, and organizational skills. Manual dexterity for use of computer keyboard and calculator, mobility, and good vision (includes near acuity and depth perception). May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50-75 lbs. unassisted, occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. or more with assistance, including assisting patients when required. Requires ability to communicate effectively and have hearing within a normal range. Southern Colorado Clinic will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship to the operation of the Clinic or pose a direct threat to patient or other employees’ health and safety.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Physical Therapist. The work environment is indoors in an office / medical clinic setting. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, moving equipment, and other conditions common to a medical clinic environment. Requires working under stress in emergency situations, meeting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and occasionally may involve irregular working hours.

NOTE: Nothing in this job description implies a contract of employment, nor does it restrict management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.