Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist shall provide physical therapy services to patients/clients, upon physician consult or referral, who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or illness. The Physical Therapist shall provide prevention and wellness services, including screenings and health promotion.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands, promotes, and abides by the Statement of Mission, Purpose and goals set forth for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department.
• Prioritizes, Implements and Documents evaluations and interventions in order to move patients to the next level of care in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
• Adheres to the Standards of Practice and institutional policy and procedures that govern the conduct of professional activities and are consistent with the American Physical Therapy Associations’ (APTA) positions, standards, guidelines, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics.
• Integrates APTA documents, legislation, legal, and regulatory issues into practice.
• Takes an active role in improving patient satisfaction and customer services through performance improvement initiatives, specifically in the areas of clinical outcomes, customer service, productivity, safety and operational systems/processes.
• Demonstrates continued competence in regards to departmental and hospital specific competencies to ensure that the level of expertise within the services is appropriate to the needs of the patients/clients served.
• Participates in opportunities for professional growth.
• Modifies behavior based on self–evaluation, awareness of own strengths and limitations, and constructive feedback from peers.

REQUIRMENTS:

• Four–year Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Successful completion of required affiliations.