What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy; Workplace Health Services - LLBEAN - Full Time position at InterMED?
The role of the PT onsite at L.L.Bean is to provide the highest quality clinical care with a primary focus on the evaluation and treatment of occupational injuries. Utilizing evidence-based standards of care, the PT, in collaboration with medical providers and clinical support staff, will perform musculoskeletal assessments, evaluate and treat ambulatory patients with acute and common workplace injuries and illnesses, conduct post-offer screenings and worksite evaluations. Responsible for maintaining medical records through excellent documentation, utilizing an electronic medical record. The PT will act as a clinical leader, promoting professional excellence, teamwork and collaboration for the best care of the patient. The PT will participate in clinical consultations to attain positive patient outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides evaluations including examining patients medical histories and then test and measure strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function
- Plans and prepares, treatment plans describing strategy, purpose and anticipated outcome
- Administers manual exercises, application of physical agents (ie., ultrasound, electric stimulation), massage and traction
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitioners
- Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instructs patients on at-home exercises
- Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely
- Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner
- Discharges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals
- Keeps treatment areas clean, organized and unobstructed, cleans equipment after treatment
- Assists in training and orientation of new staff
- Assists in maintaining and updating files on patient education material
- Maintains adequate supply of inventory and organizes treatment area
- Treats all patients with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information
- Perform Worksite Evaluations and Post-Offer Employment screening tests
JOB REQUIREMENTS
SCHEDULE
40 HR. work week
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