Physical Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Monday through Friday, no weekends. 1 hour for evaluations, 45 min follow up appointments, no double booking. Total of 8-9 patients/day.

Under the direction of the Director of Physical Therapy, the PhysicalTherapist is responsible for the directing of physical therapy services. Coordinates and supervises operation of the department, administers physicalagents prescribed by a referring physician. Maintains performance improvementactivities within the department and participatesin continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and assures competencyof all personnel. Assists in the formulating budget, evaluations, departmentperformance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain in budgetguidelines. Develops and implements system of reviewing department charges,ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. ThePhysical Therapist maintains efficient and effective department operationswhile requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws,standards and protocols.

Thisposition description is intended to identify some of the duties andresponsibilities of this position. modocmedical center reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete oraugment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description,at MODOC MEDICAL CENTERS sole and absolute discretion.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Three (3) or more years of previous experiencein physical therapy preferred.

2. Current California licensure or certificationas a physical therapist.

3. Knowledge of physical therapy modalities,anatomy and physiology.

4. Knowledge of disease processes and related causativefactors.

5. Knowledge of benefits/ values of rehabilitativemedicine and physical therapy agents.

6. Knowledge of infection control, steriletechniques and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice andequipment.

7. Current BCLS certification.

8. Ability to work with others, at all levelswithin the organization, and collaborate effectively.

9. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving,and written and oral communication skills.

10. Must be a teamplayer to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of allother staff members, considerate of other peoples time, and accountable forwork output.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

1. Professional behavior is demonstrated always, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.

2. A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated. Respectful to managers and supervisors.

3. Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.

4. Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.

5. Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.

6. Maintains an organized set of records, delivers records immediately upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.

7. Communicates appropriately, respectfully, and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers. Accepts direction as provided without questioning authority, within the chain of command.

8. Performs all assigned tasks accurately.

9. Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.

10. Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.

11. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician if needed.

12. Ability to perform an appropriate assessment of all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.

13. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation and makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

14. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors.

15. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluations effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.

16. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/ spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

17. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. Complies with ongoing departmental inspections of equipment and physical space, makes recommendations regarding equipment utilization and needs.

18. Interacts professionally with patient/ family and involves patient/ family in the formation of a plan of care.

19. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.

20. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

21. Other duties as assigned.

SpecificCompetencies:

1. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

2. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

3. Documentation meets current standards and policies.

4. Trains personnel utilizing on-the-job training for nursing and other hospital staff, as well as departmental staff.

5. Studies current trends and developments in rehabilitative medicine through current literature and professional society.

6. Maintains standards of professional society procedures and ethical behavior.

7. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

8. Additional languages preferred.

9. Strong written and verbal skills.

10. Basic computer knowledge.

11. Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

12. Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations (i. e. Code Blue)

13. Appropriate telephone communication skills.

ProfessionalRequirements:

1. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat andprofessional.

2. Completes annual education requirements, ifapplicable.

3. Maintains regulatory requirements.

4. Maintains and ensures patient confidentialityat all times.

5. Wears identification badge while on duty.

6. Attends annual evaluation and participatesactively in this process.

7. Reports to work on time and as scheduled;completes work in designated time.