Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Physical Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. They perform an individualized evaluation and design a goal-directed customized plan to improve the person's physical function and mobility. They periodically review the patient's performance to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates patients including contact with physicians for any clarification of orders or precautions. Using appropriate techniques with consideration all patient physical, psychosocial, developmental/maturation status and cultural needs.
• Develops and implements PT treatment program using appropriate problem solving and PT skills including reviewing and revising programs as indicated.
• Communicates with physicians and other health care workers concerning patient status, ability to progress and needs for continued services.
• Develops rapport and demonstrates professionalism with above mentioned staff.
• Documents evaluation, progress and discharge summaries, home programs and other forms for intra/extra agency personnel as indicated.
• Documentation is clear, concise, timely and complete.
• Supervises PT Assistants, techs and students, providing them with information to help with patient care and organization of their assigned areas.
• Participates in staff and committee meetings including providing input, giving in services. Shows problem solving abilities with routine activities.
• Demonstrates rapport and professionalism with visitors, patients and families.
• Demonstrates willingness to help out in all areas. Contributes positively to department/medical center running and morale.
• Other activities as needed for professional and departmental growth as; committee member, lectures/labs for students, revising departmental materials, participation in local/state organizations, program development, marketing.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
• High School Graduate
• 4 or more years of experience and successful completion of an academic Physical Therapy program.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Knowledge Requirements

• Leadership of Interdisciplinary Team or demonstrate excellence in at least 3 of the areas below as defined in the Rehabilitation Services Clinical Ladder: Clinical Educator, Management Apprentice, Implements new product line, Certification/Speciality Recognition, State or National Committee Involvement, and Additional graduate coursework

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.