What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist- Lymphedema (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift) position at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital?
Position Summary:
This position exists to provide excellent physical therapy services. The purpose of this position is to evaluate patients, establish and implement a plan of care based upon evaluation findings, and provide health and wellness education.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Montana Licensure (Physical Therapist)
- American Heart Association BLS required within 1 month of hire
- Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one year of hire.
- Preferred: Two years of physical therapy experience
Essential Job Functions:
- Evaluates physical and functional status of patients and establishes & implements appropriate plan of care within the scope of Physical Therapy Practice.
- Documents initial evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment, education and discharge summaries within compliance of BH Rehab policies.
- Educates patients, families, and caregivers in strategies to manage pain, improve safety and function and educate re: individualized plan of care. Documents appropriately.
- Identifies issues re: patient safety and follows through with processes to accomplish safety for all involved. (family, caregiver, patient)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
- Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
- Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
- Ability to work varied shifts
- Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
- Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
- Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
