03/21/2019
This position is responsible for the evaluation and progression of treatment of patients of all ages and abilities suffering from injuries or illnesses affecting physical functionality. The ideal Physical Therapist must also be able to demonstrate the following:
Personal Attributes:
Strong interpersonal skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Proven analytical and problem solving skills
Strong sense of compassion
Ability to demonstrate patience
Highly self motivated and directed
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Understand the unique features, rules, and regulations, of the Workers' Compensation system as they relate to patient care, documentation, treatment and communication to ensure excellent outcomes for that patient population.
Understand ARC’s lines of service, how to perform and recommend them, teach and progress patients, document and communicate results to clients as needed.
Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Administers traction to relieve pain.
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and electronic medical record.
Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
Completes all required patient documentation, charging and communication with all team members, internal and external, in a complete, efficient and appropriate manner.
Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants.
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Other Responsibilities
Complete required company orientation
Follow clinic and OSHA safety rules and procedures
Uphold HIPAA regulations
Punctual and dependent for assigned shifts
Position Requirements
Graduate of an accredited PT program
Current PT license, in good standing with the State licensing board
Cognitive skills as related to the position
Working Conditions
The job is physically demanding. Physical Therapists are required to stand for long periods of time. They spend considerable time stooping, kneeling, bending and crouching. PTs move heavy equipment. They assist with patient transfers and lifts or help them turn, stand or walk. So, to guard against back injury, they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift forty (40) pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods
Fine motor skills
Visual acuity
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
