SUMMARY

Provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload; Participates in the clinical team process; Provides teaching and training to care giver staff; Involvement in clinical program development; Supervises other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required; In Programs with two or more physical therapists/assistants, may provide additional administrative duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following; however other duties may be assigned:

• Establishing efficiencies and goals in order to achieve department productivity of 90%
• Participate in group therapy two to three times per week.
• Screens patients/residents     
• Evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate treatment plans   
• May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing patient/resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc
• Under a physician's order, provides direct patient/resident treatment in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes one-on-one, supervised and group  
• Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program 
• Provides consultation and training to patients, residents, families, and care givers 
• Maintains vital company clinical productivity at the basic level or higher and efficiency on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor 
• Records activities according to the company's clinical documentation system on a timely basis   
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations  
• Ensures compliance with State Practice Act and Rules 
• Communicates effectively with patients/residents, families, caregivers, team members, customers, responsible parties, and supervisor 
• Participates and cooperates as an interdisciplinary team member in designing patient/resident care  
• Promotes positive customer relations 
• Provides appropriate consultation to the facility 
• Participates in clinical program development and implementation 
• Participates in the training and orientation of other staff 
• Participates in the interview process for new staff 
• Participates in census building and marketing activities 
• Demonstrates an ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field 
• Participates in quality improvement activities 
• Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and/or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department 
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, care givers, visitors,physicians,administrators and co-workers 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May supervise PTs, PTAs, PT Aides, Rehab Techs and/or Rehab Aides and students involved in the Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Competency Statement(s)

• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy
• Certificates/Licenses/and/or Registrations, etc..: Active and valid Professional Licensure in the state of hire as a Physical Therapist

• Experience and Skills: Two years clinical experience preferred. Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. Demonstrates proficiency in technology skills including current word processing and spreadsheet use. Demonstrates ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Utilizes effective time management skills. Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers. Strong organizational and analytical skills.

E.O.E.

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