Physical Therapist – DPT

Reports to: Manager of Rehabilitation Services

JOB SUMMARY:  Evaluate and treat patients under orders from the referring physician.  Evaluation and treatment programs are developed using a variety of therapeutic procedures and modalities designed to restore loss of muscle strength, range of motion, coordination, and body alignment, to control pain and improve movement and function.  The PT will function under the State Practice Act.

Essential Function

1.                Review patient information and evaluate the impact of the information on the assessment and treatment process.

2.                Conduct and document a complete functional assessment of the patient following established guidelines and protocols.

3.                Design and implement an individualized plan of care, appropriate to the age and needs of the patient, containing functional and measurable goals with input from both the patient and family.

4.                Perform therapy treatment as ordered by the physician in a timely manner, in accordance with established hospital guidelines.

5.                Meet established key management indicators for productivity levels of 9-12 patient visits per day.

6.                Supervise, instruct, and train Rehabilitation Technicians in treatment procedures to be utilized while working with patients.

7.                Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital personnel, as needed, regarding a patient’s progress, problems, and discharge plans.

8.                Follow all approved documentation guidelines of the plan of care, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

9.                Orient patients to treatment procedures appropriate to their age and needs.

10.             Inform patients of a potential risk during any procedures.

11.             Establish and instruct patient, family, and/or caregiver in-home programs and discharge programs.

12.             Assist in the continuum of care process when a patient requires additional rehabilitation following discharge.

13.             Attend and participate in required department meetings, as well as other hospital committee meetings as assigned.

14.             Participate in the department quality improvement process.

15.             Provide clinical supervision to the Physical Therapy Assistant.

16.             Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities.

17.             Act in compliance will all regulatory, corporate, and professional standards and practice guidelines.

18.             Provide input to the Director of Physical Therapy on clinical issues and regarding the clinical performance of LPTAs and rehabilitation technicians.

19.             Perform other duties as assigned.

Teamwork

• Demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
• Adapts to changes or unusual circumstances in a way that promotes cooperation and minimizes disruption in the working environment.
• Follows written and verbal instructions of supervisor.
• Interacts with fellow employees in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
• Recognizes and resolves problems; troubleshoots malfunctions in procedures and uses alternative methods if available.
• Coordinates efforts to work effectively with others in a productive way.

·        Coordinates efforts of effective work activities that contribute to Hospital needs.

Qualifications

Licensing Requirements:

DOCTORATE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT) - required

Current CA Physical Therapist License

Current AHA BLS certificate

Supervising experience, a plus

Work Experience:

•             1 year experience – preferred • Will consider new graduate.

Language:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) - preferred