Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Develops and implements physical therapy treatment plans for assigned patients; evaluates and modifies patient care treatments as appropriate.  Provides physical therapy interventions in order to maximize the values, potential, and satisfaction of our patients.  Assumes responsibility for creating experience-based service..

Essential Duties:

 

• Completes initial physical therapy evaluations and develops a treatment plan of care for assigned patients; coordinates acquisition of needed adaptive devices, durable medical equipment and orthoses.


• Provides physical therapy treatment including gait training, transfer training, balance training, strengthening, stretching and other modalities.


• Documents patient treatments, initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies and insurance requirements.


• Performs physical therapy re-evaluations to assess patient progress; recommends changes to the treatment plan of care as appropriate.


• Communicates regularly with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patient families, insurance companies and others regarding patient’s treatment and progress.


• Instructs and teaches patients in safe transfers, activities of daily living, correct ambulation, therapeutic exercises and correct usage of exercise equipment; trains family members and caregivers on various therapeutic procedures and home exercises.


• Provides guidance to assigned staff.  Duties include, but are not limited to, assigning and reviewing work, training, co-signing documentation.  Provides supervision to PTAs and Rehab Aides.


• Schedules patient treatments/appointments along with referring patients to other hospital services.


• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required.


• Assists in maintaining therapy equipment and treatment areas; orders supplies as necessary.


• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.


• Is responsible for creating a destination, experience-based service; delivers customized experiences using patient profiles.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements

General Requirements	Valid State of Michigan Physical Therapist License • CPR/BCLS certification • Valid Michigan driver’s license • Proof of current Automobile Insurance
Work Experience	Minimum of one year of related physical therapy experience or school-based experience
Education	Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	Knowledge of physical therapy theory and techniques • Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to the provision of rehabilitation services including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates • Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with patients, families, physicians, health care professionals, and insurance companies in the exchange of information. Presents self in a warm, professional and caring manner. • Demonstrates professional appearance. • Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff • Analytical ability to develop treatment plans based on physical therapy theory and incorporation of patient and physician goals • Mental ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and handle frequent scheduling changes • Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, transfer/lift/ reposition patients, assist patients with exercises, properly operate rehabilitation equipment/devices, and access patient homes which may not be barrier free