Physical Therapist

JOB TITLE : Physical Therapist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : Responsible for providing patient care including assessing, interpreting, planning and formulating physical therapy treatment plans.

FLSA STATUS (Exempt / Non-Exempt) : Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Reports to Rehabilitation Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED : Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Therapy Technicians

Essential Functions :

• Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments and care plan in conjunction with the physician, patient / family.
• Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about impact of physical therapy factors on the patient's health status.
• Documents findings, treatments and other patient information for the medial record.
• Educates patient / family on appropriate care and use of various therapies / exercises.
• Serves as information / education resource for patients, families and staff.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Therapy Technicians.
• Serves as a resource to Rehabilitation
• Provides on-going education to the Rehabilitation
• Assists the director with patient care issues.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

EDUCATION :

Requires a doctorate, master's degree or a Bachelor's degree if degreed program was grandfathered in. Current certification as a physical therapist.

EXPERIENCE :

New grads welcome to apply. Experience with orthopedics is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS :

Current Louisiana state license.

KNOWLEDGE :

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards and applications.
• Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety / infection control, quality control.
• Knowledge of how to use therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

SKILLS :

• Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Skill in effectively communicating with in-house as well as external physicians and referral sources.
• Skill in using a computer system system / EMR to accurately reproduce all appropriate documentation.
• Skill in accurate recognition of patient / clinic danger and appropriate fall risk patients.

ABILITIES :

• Ability to establish / maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers and staff.
• Ability to supervise and mentor Rehabilitation staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Ability to be a resource to patients and staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS :

Normal office environment. Some travel within community.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS :

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Some bending and stretching required. Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

Requires occasional support all size patients in transfers. Ability to lift 50 lbs. floor to waist. Demands of kneeling, squatting, overhead lifting.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

• LOS employee manual must be read and acknowledgement receipt signed.
• OSHA Requirements and training to include :
• Safety Training.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve