TITLE: Physical Therapist
DEPARTMENT: Grand Valley Pediatric Therapy
REPORTS TO: Director - Therapy Works
FLSA:Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF JOB:
This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient/family education, and appropriate referrals as necessary to patents; maintaining systematic records in accordance with professional and regulatory guidelines; and maintaining quality care for all patients through interaction with hospital personnel in a coordinated, comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to enable each individual to reach his or her maximum level of independence. This will be accomplished by performing the following duties in accordance with Community Hospital and the Therapy Works Department's policies and procedures. This position will cover both acute care and outpatient services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Colorado West Healthcare System expects job performance to be consistent with its mission and believes that each Employee contributes to improve performance by continuously searching for ways to increase efficiencies and enhance fiscal performance and viability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
(The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Community Hospital reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
1. Coordinates and directs patient care services to patients of all ages to ensure that patient needs are met. Services include patient evaluation/ assessment, establishing and implementing a plan of care, assessing effectiveness of and modifying treatment to ensure goal achievement, and educating patients/caregivers.
a. Interacts professionally with the patient and/or family/caregiver and involves them in the formation of the plan of care.
b. Demonstrates the ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices based on current evidence and knowledge, appropriate clinical judgment, and patient preference.
c. Adapts the delivery of services with consideration for patients' differences, values, preferences, and needs.
d. Delegates and supervises patient care appropriately to the Physical Therapist Assistant, monitoring progress and modifying the treatment plan, as indicated.
d. Practices in a safe manner that minimizes the risk to patient, self, and others
2. Produces quality documentation in a timely manner to support provision of care, according to current standards that are based on professional association and regulatory guidelines.
3. Collects and analyzes data from selected outcome measures to monitor patient progress and the benefit of interventions.
4. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and hospital leadership.
5. Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency, including budgeting, staffing, billing/coding, and procedural planning tasks.
a. Submits appropriate, accurate, and timely billing and coding information for services rendered.
6. Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain a level of clinical practice consistent with best practice standards. This includes seeking opportunities to gain new knowledge and skills and utilizing these newly acquired skills in the provision of care and for growth and development of the department and hospital.
a. Critically assesses self to improve clinical and professional performance
7. Contributes to departmental, hospital, and community activities that promote department operations and program development for Community Hospital.
a. Is an advocate for the physical therapy profession
b. Educates others (patients, caregivers, staff, students, other health care providers, business and industry representative, Community Health Partners) using relevant and effective teaching methods.
8. Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Doctorate's degree preferred.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:
Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist in the State of Colorado (required)
BLS Certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
This position's pay range is:$40.00 to $56.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.
Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increases, market adjustments, recognition bonuses and other forms of discretionary compensation may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.
Benefits:
Employees are eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, education assistance, 403(b) with employer matching, and more. Eligibility is based on employment status. Details regarding specific benefit you may be eligible for will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)