Description
Job Description
Physical Therapist
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Performs any combination of following duties under direction of a Director of Physical Therapy or a Physician.
DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director of Physical Therapy, Medical Director
DRESS CODE: Medical
MAJOR DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
2. Review physician’s referrals (prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
3. Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
4. Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
5. Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
6. Instruct, motivate, and assist patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
7. Administer treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultra-violent and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
8. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
9. Administer massage, applying knowledge of massage techniques and body physiology.
10. Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
11. Record treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enter information into electronic medical record.
12. Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
13. Evaluate, fit and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modification to Orthotist (medical service) 078.261-018
14. Confer with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revision in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care.
15. Orient, instruct, and direct work activities of assistants, aides, and students.
16. May plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
17. May plan and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in conducting research.
18. May write technical articles and reports for publications.
19. May teach physical therapy techniques and procedures in educational institutions.
20. May limit treatment to specific patient group or disability or specialize in conducting physical therapy research.
21. In facilities where assistants are also employed, may primarily administer complex treatment, such as certain types of manual exercises and functional training, and monitor administration of other treatments.
22. May plan, direct, and coordinate physical therapy program and be designated as Director, Physical Therapy (medical service).
23. Must comply with state requirement for licensure.
MAJOR CORPORATE CULTURE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures
2. Attend all corporate and department-specific required training.
3. Comply with MCC Service Standards:
· MAKE FIRST IMPRESSIONS POSITIVE ONES. Greet all patients, visitors and co-workers in a pleasing manner with eye contact, a verbal greeting, and a smile. Offer assistance to anyone who appears lost or in need. Walk patients to their destination rather than pointing the way; use good elevator etiquette.
- MAINTAIN A PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE. Wear your name badge at all times. Comply with the uniform policy for your department or job description. Confine gum chewing and eating to break areas; save personal conversations for break times; turn off non-work related cell phones. Maintain a neat and clean work area, both in your department and throughout MCC.
- DEMONSTRATE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. Interact with all patients, visitors, and co-workers in a professional and upbeat manner. Be courteous, respectful, friendly, and helpful. Express yourself and your concerns using helpful words versus confrontational words or profanity. If you are unable to maintain a positive approach, remove yourself from the situation.
· DEMONSTRATE A TEAM ATTITUDE. Remember you are part of a team, and the success of MCC is everyone’s responsibility. If you don’t know how to assist a patient or co-worker with an issue, find someone who can. Be personally responsible for making sure issues are addressed.
- MAKE LASTING IMPRESSIONS POSITIVE ONES. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. End your interactions with patients, visitors and co-workers with a friendly or kind word. Make sure patients waiting alone at the front door have transportation home.
4. Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly.
Requirements
1. Demonstrated customer-service skills.
2. Be a person of integrity and character, willing to embrace change and make a positive impact in the lives of patients and co-workers.
3. Ability to work with staff members at all levels of the organization in a cooperative, team-oriented manner.
4. PC literate in windows environment; ability to use a variety of software applications to include but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Express and the Internet.
5. Proficient in use of English language both in written and verbal communication. 6. Must be able to communicate with individuals of varying socio-economic backgrounds. 7. Ability to perform physical labor that includes holding, stooping, kneeling and occasionally lifting 50 pounds without mechanical aide for extended periods of time during a 8 hour workday.
8. Must be able to work under stress and remain calm and professional.
9. Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist.
Must maintain CPR certification.
