Physical Therapist

Purpose of Job: 

Responsible for carrying out, supervising and/or delegating physical therapy patient care as prescribed by the physician and approved standard physical therapy procedures and practices.  To clearly and accurately document actions taken according to the standards of Physical Therapy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Ionia County Memorial Hospital’s Customer Service Behavioral Standards of Performance, by respecting the Privacy and Confidentiality of those we serve.

• Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPAA Security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Procedures.

• Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information

• Maintains and protects patient’s rights under the HIPAA Privacy Standards.

   

• Treats patients in a manner consistent with the prescribing physician order.

• Maintains timely and accurate records of patient treatment.
• Instructs patient/family in home exercise program and use of rehabilitative equipment.
• Supervises ancillary staff patient treatment care.
• Complies with governmental standards and regulations.
• Adheres to all employee safety rules and helps maintain a safe work environment.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

·         Frequent use of latex.

·         Frequent exposure to latex.

·         Exposure to PC monitors.

·         Limited exposure to blood and body fluids.

·         Frequent pushing/pulling.

·         Frequent stooping/squatting.

·         Bending and lifting up to 30 pounds.

·         Potential exposure to chemicals.

·         Unpredictable meal and break times.