PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Margaret Mary Health; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, IN seeks a Physical Therapist to provide inpatient and outpatient care with hands-on treatment and thorough documentation within the Rehab Center - Physical Therapy. The role includes evaluating patients, developing care plans, and contributing to department improvements.

The PT will communicate effectively with physicians, case managers, patients and families, and participate in ongoing education and team meetings to support quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform evaluations correctly and safely.
• Competency in assessment of inpatients and outpatients.
• Strong communication with physicians, case managers, patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Selects appropriate evaluation tools and administers evaluations safely.
• Develops plans of care and measurable goals for patients.
• Performs treatment and documents using EHR and hospital systems.
• Maintains timely documentation and participates in department meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Clinical assessment

Job description

Location/Department: Rehab Center - Physical Therapy

60 hours/pay period

Job Summary:

Provides physical therapy to inpatients and outpatients. Is responsible for hands-on care, as well as associated documentation. Operational tasks of the department are required as well as participation in development.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Selects appropriate evaluation tools.
• Administers evaluations correctly & safely.
• Uses correct documentation tools for patient types.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment of inpatients & outpatients.
• Develops appropriate plan of care for patients.
• Develops appropriate objective & measurable goals.
• Develops effective & therepeutic based treatment plans.
• Initiates & progresses treatment plans according to patient progress level.
• Performs treatment in a safe manner for the patient & for self.
• Demonstrates good time management in planning & application of care plans.
• Applies & modifies treatment based on continual assessment of patient performance, skills, patterns, & relevant factors.
• Maintains effective communication with physicians, case managers, patients, caregivers, family, & other health care staff.
• Communicates effectively & appropriately with team members.
• Performs timely documentation using appropriate terminology & format.
• Effective use of EHR & other hospital systems
• Enters appropriate charges for treatment administered.
• Active participation in patient care meetings as appropriate
• Represents the PT department in interdepartmental meetings as appropriate to the work setting.
• Performs patient & family education routinely as part of therapeutic intervention.
• Incorporates written instructions & home programs for patient & family reference as needed.
• Provides in-services to other MMH team members or to the community.
• Participates in departmental meetings & in-services.
• Participates in outside workshops & continuing education opportunities.
• Actively involved in departmental program improvements, new/specialty program developments
• Actively involved in new team member orientation.
• Provides clinical supervision of PTA, aides, students, or volunteers.
• Participates in peer/competency review activities
• Knows federal & state regulations pertaining to delivery of PT services in various settings.
• Knows Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and workman’s comp regulations as they apply to the delivery of PT services.
• Follows MMH & PT policies & procedures in the performance of work activities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills
• Effectively communicates both verbal and written
• General physical disability treatment skills for physical therapy patients.