PHYSICAL THERAPIST - THERAPY SERVICES

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Physical Therapist is responsible for interpreting all referral information, evaluating, adjusting, updating and discharging the treatment of all patients in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 4755 in all settings of care at Aultman.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Maintains ongoing competency
• Conducts thorough patient evaluations.  Develops patient plans of care and ensures adherence through effective delegation where appropriate.  Provides direct patient care consistent with industry standards and consults with other specialists as needed.  Ensures optimal patient functional outcome by adjusting care plan over the episode of care.
• Keeps the UD informed of any significant problems or concerns.
• Responds effectively to patient/family complaints.
• Orients new personnel to charts, forms and documentation requirements. Consistently and thoroughly documents patient care in a timely fashion according to organizational and regulatory guidelines.
• Provides peer review of job performance of co-workers on a regular basis.
• Assists with the quality improvement program by reviewing, recommending or implementing quality improvement processes as needed or as directed.
• Assists with compliance of facility operations with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Consistently communicates with all patients, families, customers and other personnel in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the program and responds positively to changes in workflow.
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization.
• Complies with infection control and safety policies.
• Completes annual competency requirements.
• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in the required timeframe and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested by UD.
• Consistently maintains a professional appearance.
•  Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Supports strategic organizational goals.
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to stimulate new ideas and create a positive work environment
• Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of physical therapy evaluation and treatment procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of evidence-based practice

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current PT license from State of Ohio OT, PT, and AT Board
• Current BLS certification
• Basic computer skills

AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE:

The colleague is accountable to provide customer service with age groups encountered in the department's general client population, including use of appropriate interventions, communication and skills to match the age and/or abilities of the patient/family.

AACH HEALTH CARING STANDARDS / VALUES:

1. Greet customers, visitors, and colleagues immediately with a smile, warm greeting, and introduction, calling them by name if possible.

2. Exceed the expected and anticipate the unexpected by asking, “Is there anything else I or a fellow Colleague can do for you?”

3. Always provide a comforting, timely, caring departure or discharge, and always say thanks for allowing us to serve.

4. Integrity, openness and fairness in all you do

5. Team work

6. Individual creativity

7. Innovation

8. Compassion and caring

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hours of operation with shifts as assigned, including occasional overtime, on-call or off-shifts (evenings and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary.
• Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate staffing during facility hours of operation.
• May be required to travel in inclement weather
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Subject to emergency and other crisis situations
• Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours (see attached Physical Requirements Addendum for details)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

PURPOSE:  To identify specific functions, job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or   0- 32   repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200 repetitions.            

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200 repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

INPATIENT SETTINGS                                                                             OUTPATIENT SETTINGS

C            Standing                                                                                     C              Standing

C            Walking                                                                                      C              Walking

F            Lifting (70 pounds)                                                                   O              Lifting (70 pounds)

F            Carrying (70 pounds)                                                               O              Carrying (70 pounds)

F            Pushing (70 pounds)                                                                O              Pushing (70 pounds)

N            Climbing with (70 pounds)                                                     N              Climbing with (70 pounds)

C            Stooping/Bending                                                                    C              Stooping/Bending

C           Twisting/Turning                                                                       C              Twisting/Turning

C            Kneeling/Squatting                                                                  C              Kneeling/Squatting

O           Crawling                                                                                     O              Crawling

C            Reaching Up/Reaching Forward                                            C              Reaching Up/Forward

Additional information concerning physical requirements for the position:

Performing patient care responsibilities as required

Inpatient:  Hazardous Exposure Category I

Outpatient:  Hazardous Exposure Category II