Physical Therapist

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• B.S., M.S., D.P.T. or Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Physical Therapy
• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy

Experience/Skills
• Three years previous Physical Therapy experience
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology.
• Reads and communicates effectively in English
• Possesses strong written and verbal skills
• Exhibits professionally appropriate telephone communication skills

Required Licenses/Certifications
• Physical Therapist licensed in the State of Indiana
• CPR

Working Conditions
• Clean, well-lit working environment
• Physical demands as related to movement, lifting, environment, vision, hearing, and repetitive motion
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES
Behavioral Expectations
• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Therapist Duties
• Accepts responsibility for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy treatment to clients/patients as prescribed by a licensed provider according to the Indiana standards of physical therapy practice
• Supervises and directs treatment by Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and supervises clerical staff
• Participates in operational aspects of the department including assisting with budget input, expense management, assisting in clerical duties, and cleaning of department as needed
• Participates in departmental performance improvement and quality initiatives

Communication
• Communicates progress and provides feedback effectively with patients and families as needed in regard to their physical therapy care
• Communicates effectively with physicians and other prescribing providers regarding any concerns or changes in treatment
• Professionally communicates with nursing and other therapy staff regarding patient care as needed

Documentation
• Completes patient documentation in a clear appropriately detailed, and timely manner that meets current standards and policies
• Documents patient charges accurately and with attention to time constraints

Department-Specific Goals
• Maintains hours worked within budget
• Promotes excellence in patient satisfaction scores with scripting, capturing of patient emails, and discussions with patients about the overall importance and protocol of Press Ganey surveys

Full time/Day shift
80 hours/Biweekly