Location/Department: Rehab Center - Physical Therapy
60 hours/pay period
Job Summary:
Provides physical therapy to inpatients and outpatients. Is responsible for hands-on care, as well as associated documentation. Operational tasks of the department are required as well as participation in development.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Selects appropriate evaluation tools.
- Administers evaluations correctly & safely.
- Uses correct documentation tools for patient types.
- Demonstrates competency in assessment of inpatients & outpatients.
- Develops appropriate plan of care for patients.
- Develops appropriate objective & measurable goals.
- Develops effective & therepeutic based treatment plans.
- Initiates & progresses treatment plans according to patient progress level.
- Performs treatment in a safe manner for the patient & for self.
- Demonstrates good time management in planning & application of care plans.
- Applies & modifies treatment based on continual assessment of patient performance, skills, patterns, & relevant factors.
- Maintains effective communication with physicians, case managers, patients, caregivers, family, & other health care staff.
- Communicates effectively & appropriately with team members.
- Performs timely documentation using appropriate terminology & format.
- Effective use of EHR & other hospital systems
- Enters appropriate charges for treatment administered.
- Active participation in patient care meetings as appropriate
- Represents the PT department in interdepartmental meetings as appropriate to the work setting.
- Performs patient & family education routinely as part of therapeutic intervention.
- Incorporates written instructions & home programs for patient & family reference as needed.
- Provides in-services to other MMH team members or to the community.
- Participates in departmental meetings & in-services.
- Participates in outside workshops & continuing education opportunities.
- Actively involved in departmental program improvements, new/specialty program developments
- Actively involved in new team member orientation.
- Provides clinical supervision of PTA, aides, students, or volunteers.
- Participates in peer/competency review activities
- Knows federal & state regulations pertaining to delivery of PT services in various settings.
- Knows Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and workman’s comp regulations as they apply to the delivery of PT services.
- Follows MMH & PT policies & procedures in the performance of work activities.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong customer service skills
- Effectively communicates both verbal and written
- General physical disability treatment skills for physical therapy patients.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Indiana
- No experience required
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent walking, standing, reaching, talking, & use of hands
- May need to lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs
