What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient position at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital?
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POSITION STANDARDS
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Graduate of a school or Physical Therapy School approved by the American Physical
Therapy Association. Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in New Hampshire. No
previous experience necessary. -
Must have thorough knowledge of principles, literature, standard practices, methods and
new developments in the area of physical medicine. -
Age of Patients Treated:
All ages -
Current BCLS certififcation required within 30 days of hire.
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Computer competency as needed for position.
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POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
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Physical Activity:
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Must have good physical stamina in this department.
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Upper Extremity:
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Be able to tolerate much bending,
lifting, walking, stooping, standing, and desk work. -
Must be able to guard and transfer
patients frequently, assist patients with gait and exercise activity. -
Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
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PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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Position Objective-
The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats all assigned patients referred to Physical
Therapy as directed by the patient's referring physician or dentist. Is under the
supervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor or the Department Manager.
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Performance Expectation- Evaluations
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Responsible for the evaluation of all patients referred for Physical Therapy.
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Responsible for the completion and submission of all reports pertaining to the
evaluation. -
Sees that all referral sources are advised of theraputic POC and updates.
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- Treatment
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Practices Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy
Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. -
Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the
department and patient. -
Confers with the persons most closely associated with the management of the
patient and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment
modification and /or progress. -
Enters appropriate charges for PT services rendered.
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- Oversight
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Provides supervision of PT assistants and aides per APTA stands of practice and treatment under the NH Practice Act.
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- Records, Reports and Communication
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Responsible for the preparation and submitting of department reports,
ensuring confidentiality of all records, including:-
Evaluation reports/summaries.
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Discharge reports/summaries.
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Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies.
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Current notes on all patients within the assigned area.
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Special reports as requested by the director or supervisor.
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Daily records and related notes as indicated.
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- Assists department in maintaining inventory in ordering supplies and equipment.
- Professional Status and Public Relations
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Keeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Physical Therapy.
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Attends conventions, meetings or special courses whenever possible and
shares with the department personnel information gained thereby. -
Prepares and gives talks to community groups who have made requests for
same. -
Maintains good public relations with all community sources.
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- Participate in planning and implementing new programs in the Physical Therapy
Department. - Care for the physical area and equipment related to Physical Therapy Department and
maintain highest possible level of departmental cleanliness and safety. - Attends patient related meetings as delegated by the PT Manager.
- Evaluations
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