Job Summary
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for neonatal through geriatric patients according to accepted physical therapy practices and principles. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.
Physical Requirements
- The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
- Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
- Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
- May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
- May have to handle emergency situations.
- May be subject to irregular hours.
- May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
- May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
- Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
- Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
- Sitting- Occasionally
- Walking- Continuously
- Standing- Continuously
- Bending-Frequently
- Squatting- Frequently
- Climbing-Occasionally
- Kneeling-Occasionally
- Twisting-Occasionally
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Working Conditions
Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.
Performance: Essential Functions
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.
Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.
Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.
Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.
Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.
Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.
