What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist, Inpatient position at ECHN?
This position requires some weekend coverage.
We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard. We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.
What we offer:
- Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on hours worked.
- Sick Time on an accrual basis
- 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefit Options
- Tuition Reimbursement, Free Parking
- Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
- Career Growth within the organization
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides treatment to patients by evaluating function and selecting and applying appropriate treatments to improve or restore function. Participates in interdisciplinary approach for inservice and community education and in clinical education of affiliating students. May be responsible for cross-site coverage.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy with a minimum of a B.S.
- Must hold a current Connecticut license in Physical Therapy.
COMPETENCIES:
- This position requires an individual with strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must have personal computer skills and be proficient in use of Windows-based programs needed for department functions.
- Basic keyboarding and skill desirable but not required in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and search capabilities on internet.
- Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required to perform essential duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.
Job-Specific Competency
1. Evaluates patients based on departmental standard.
2. Conducts and modifies evaluations based on patient's symptoms, level of activity, and medical status establishing individualized, appropriate, measurable goals for each patient.
3. Treats patients with appropriate and acceptable therapeutic exercises (strength, endurance, coordination, and ROM).
4. Administers physical agents (modalities) and manual therapeutic technique to relieve pain and/or attain established goals.
5. Utilizes effective techniques to assist in normalizing motor activity and learning.
6. Educates patients/families in home exercise programs and/or functional activities in order to maximize independent functional activity.
7. Determines when a patient has achieved maximal benefit from treatment and recommends discharge if appropriate.
8. Documents in accordance with insurance guidelines and adheres to department's policies and procedures.
9. Seeks and fosters interdepartmental communication and communication with referring physician regarding patient care as evidenced by observation, and chart review.
10. Accurately and consistently fills out and submits charges daily.
11. Adheres to professional code of ethics established by APTA and facility at all times as evidenced by observation.
12. Performs all duties with proper body mechanics and safety to prevent injuries.
13. Supervises at least one affiliated student per year.
14. Attends continuing education course to further/improve treatment techniques.
15. Participates in at least one departmental in-service, or community in-service as evidenced by documentation of educational program.
