PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Precision Orthopaedic Specialist, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United States is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist who will supervise staff, evaluate patients, and ensure treatment meets professional standards. The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an approved PT program, hold state licensure, and have CPR certification. This role involves maintaining schedules, preparing reports, and participating in continuing education. Competitive compensation and a supportive working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of facility experience preferred.
• Continuing education consistent with patient population is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate all patients referred for physical therapy.
• Supervise scheduling of patients for treatment and evaluation.
• Prepare and submit reports while ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Supervision of staff

Communication skills

Flexibility in procedures

Education

Graduate from an approved school of Physical Therapy

Current state licensure/registration

CPR certification

Job description

Location: Primary location

ResponsibleTo: Physical Therapy Manager

Position Summary

The staff PT has the responsibility for overall direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of professional and supportive staff, volunteers, and students in their area of the physical therapy facility.

Position Responsibilities/Standards

General

• Attends department, clinic or company meetings as required.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Attends required annual in-service programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures. Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.

Specific Duties

• Responsible for evaluation of all patients referred for physical therapy, including completion and submission of all reports, including: evaluation reports/summaries, discharge reports/summaries, progress reports to referring physicians, current progress notes, and special reports
• Must practice physical therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and standards of Practice and the company’s standards of practice.
• Must supervise scheduling patients for treatment and evaluation.
• Must supervise use of volunteers who may assist in their area.
• Must supervise Student Physical Therapists/ PT Assistants in their area

Treatment

Must maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the facility.

Records and Reports

Responsible for the preparation and submission of reports, assuring confidentiality of all records including:

• Evaluation reports/summaries
• Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies
• Current progress notes on all patients
• Special reports requested by the administrator
• Daily attendance records/ summaries

Professional Status and Public Relations

Must attend conventions, meetings or special courses whenever possible and must share with personnel information gained thereby.

Performance Requirements

Must plan for future improvement in procedures and organization of the company/facility.

Must assist the supervisor and/or director in planning any new programs to be developed within the facility and/or company

Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician.

Other Duties

• Must treat patients of all ages (0-120 years), race, creed, gender and disability without bias or prejudice.

Education/Experience Required

• Must be a graduate of, or have a certificate from, an American Physical Therapy Association approved school of PT; or a school approved by the World Congress of PT.
• Must have current state licensure/registration, or be eligible for licensure.
• 2+ years of department/facility experience preferred.
• Must have CPR certification
• Must have continuing or post-graduate education consistent with the scope and needs of the major patient population of the facility.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements for the position include the ability to frequently hear and communicate orally, see up close and at a distance, read and comprehend, stand, sit, walk, reach, handle, and/or feel objects. Must be able to climb, pull, push and kneel. Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift 25-50 lbs.