Physical Therapist

Description

Classification and Pay

Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports to

Director of Rehab

Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goals, this position is responsible for evaluating and treating residents as well as communicating with residents and team members. The therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record and conducts in-services and training for residents and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.

Job Duties

• Provide physical therapy and direct patient care as directed
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants or others to carry out plan of care and resident related activities pursuant to state practice act, reimbursement regulations, and all applicable law, rules, and regulations
• Consistently attend work as scheduled and provide appropriate notice of inability to work consistent with facility policies and as directed
• Maintain productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs
• Demonstrate consistent knowledge of care provided and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations
• Evaluate residents based upon physician referral/orders
• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician
• Treat patients according to treatment plan, care of plan, and as directed by supervisor
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines and facility policies and procedures
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines
• Instruct residents, families, and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs
• Participate in discharge planning
• Communicate with supervisor and other team members regarding patient progress, opportunities for improvement, and overall care plan
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as directed
• Participate in in-service training programs as directed
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs as directed
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, team members, and other staff at the facility
• Screen patients based upon identified need
• Secure necessary adaptive equipment for residents
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all residents and team members
• Report all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department head
• Report all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediately
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilities
• Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order

Supervisory Responsibility

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position. However, the position requires communication with and oversight of Therapy Assistants and other nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and programs are implemented correctly.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited college or university
• Maintain an active license in the State as a Physical Therapist consistent with job duties

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)
• Exceptional judgment and active foresight
• Self-motivated and self-directed