POSITION SUMMARY: Monday through Friday, no weekends. 1 hour for evaluations, 45 min follow up appointments, no double booking. Total of 8-9 patients/day.Under the direction of the Director of Physical Therapy, the Physical
Therapist is responsible for the directing of physical therapy services.
Coordinates and supervises operation of the department, administers physical
agents prescribed by a referring physician. Maintains performance improvement
activities within the department and participates
in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and assures competency
of all personnel. Assists in the formulating budget, evaluations, department
performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain in budget
guidelines. Develops and implements system of reviewing department charges,
ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. The
Physical Therapist maintains efficient and effective department operations
while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws,
standards and protocols. This
position description is intended to identify some of the duties and
responsibilities of this position. modoc
medical center reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or
augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description,
at MODOC MEDICAL CENTER’S sole and absolute discretion. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 1.
Three (3) or more years of previous experience
in physical therapy preferred.2.
Current California licensure or certification
as a physical therapist.3.
Knowledge of physical therapy modalities,
anatomy and physiology.4.
Knowledge of disease processes and related causative
factors.5.
Knowledge of benefits/ values of rehabilitative
medicine and physical therapy agents.6.
Knowledge of infection control, sterile
techniques and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and
equipment.7.
Current BCLS certification.8.
Ability to work with others, at all levels
within the organization, and collaborate effectively.9.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving,
and written and oral communication skills.10. Must be a team
player to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all
other staff members, considerate of other people’s time, and accountable for
work output. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: General Competencies:
1.
Professional behavior is demonstrated always,
both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal
work hours.
2.
A positive working relationship with
patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated. Respectful to
managers and supervisors.
3.
Organizational ability and time management is
demonstrated.
4.
Produces deliverable products on time, within
budget with minimal direction.
5.
Demonstrates the ability to compile and
organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations
or conclusions, given the data obtained.
6.
Maintains an organized set of records, delivers
records immediately upon request, for the functions that are performed within
the scope of this job.
7.
Communicates appropriately, respectfully, and
clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers. Accepts direction as provided
without questioning authority, within the chain of command.
8.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately.
9.
Demonstrates ability to effectively use
office machines in the performance of job functions.
10.
Answers phone calls, assists public, and
forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.
11.
Ability to observe and evaluate treatment
effect, recommends change to physician if needed.
12.
Ability to perform an appropriate assessment
of all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and
reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent,
geriatric patients and the general patient population.
13.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with
optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation and makes
appropriate physician contact for intervention.
14.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an
environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/ health care errors.
15.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon
identified learning needs and evaluations effectiveness of learning, family
is included in teaching as appropriate.
16.
Treats patients and their families with
respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic
and religious/ spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as
liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare
providers.
17.
Manages and operates equipment safely and
correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. Complies with ongoing
departmental inspections of equipment and physical space, makes
recommendations regarding equipment utilization and needs.
18.
Interacts professionally with patient/ family
and involves patient/ family in the formation of a plan of care.
19.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to
physicians, staff and administrative team.
20.
Coordinates and directs patient care to
ensure patient’s needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
21. Other duties as
assigned.
Specific
Competencies:
1.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations.
2.
Consults other departments as appropriate to
collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
3.
Documentation meets current standards and
policies.
4.
Trains personnel utilizing on-the-job
training for nursing and other hospital staff, as well as departmental staff.
5.
Studies current trends and developments in
rehabilitative medicine through current literature and professional society.
6.
Maintains standards of professional society
procedures and ethical behavior.
7.
Able to communicate effectively in English,
both verbally and in writing.
8.
Additional languages preferred.
9.
Strong written and verbal skills.
10. Basic
computer knowledge.
11. Knowledge of
physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
12. Ability to
maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations
(i.e. Code Blue)
13. Appropriate
telephone communication skills.
Professional
Requirements: 1.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and
professional.2.
Completes annual education requirements, if
applicable.3.
Maintains regulatory requirements.4.
Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality
at all times.5.
Wears identification badge while on duty.6.
Attends annual evaluation and participates
actively in this process.7.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled;
completes work in designated time.8.
Attends all meetings as appropriate.9.
Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Modoc
Medical Center in the performance of job duties. 10.
Works at maintaining a good rapport and a
cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. 11.
Represents the organization in a positive and
professional manner.12.
Attends committee, CQI and management meetings,
as appropriate. 13.
Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental
level, utilizing the grievances process as required.14.
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures
regarding department operations, fire, and safety and infection control.
15.
Complies with all organizational policies
regarding ethical business practices.
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy
Sub Specialties: Physical Therapist
General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)
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