Physical Therapist

Kahuku Medical Center; Hawaii; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Hawaii seeks a Physical Therapist to implement individualized therapy programs and evaluate patient progress. The role involves direct care, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and thorough documentation of patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will be graduates from an accredited program with an active state license and BLS certification. This position promotes teamwork and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and engage with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association accredited program required.
• Current active license from the State Board of Physical Therapy is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and evaluate functional needs.
• Design and implement care plans based on assessment.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively via written, verbal, and digital communication with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies, safety, and infection control standards.
• Efficiently documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans in the EMR system.
• Keeps up to date on professional literature and participates in educational activities.
• Provides leadership to staff and promotes Physical Therapy in the community.

Skills

Patient care

Communication with professionals

Documentation

Assessment and planning

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an APTA accredited program

Active license from State Board

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of Physical Therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff. This position requires skills in patient/client evaluation and treatment, as well as professional consultations to achieve maximum patient/client independence in accordance with the individual’s functional level and potential. The individual shall perform all duties in a manner that promotes team concept and is reflective of Kahuku Medical Center’s mission.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Communicates effectively via written, verbal, and digital communication with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Efficiently documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.

Documentation is to be completed in the Hospital’s electronic medical record system.

• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote Physical Therapy in the community.

Job Qualifications/Requirements/Skills

Required

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Current Active License from the State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Current Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred:

• At least one year experience in post-acute or outpatient setting is preferred. However, new graduates are welcome.
• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Note: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required doing this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.