Criteria
Based Job Description
Job
Title:
Physical
Therapist (724160)
Physical
Therapist – Flex (724163)
Physical
Therapist-Temporary (724169)
Per
Diem Physical Therapist (724164)
Per
Diem PT – Weekend (724172)
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Reports
to: Clinical
Supervisor / Manager
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Job Code: 724160
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Approved
by: Director of
Rehabilitation
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Department:
Rehabilitation
Services
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Approval
Date: August 2021
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MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
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Bachelor’s,
Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
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Experience:
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None
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Licensure/
Registration/ Certification:
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Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
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Entry
level skills and knowledge as a Physical Therapist.
Needs
to function independently and be a good team member.
Ability
to work 2 weekend shifts per month & one holiday per year in
Per Diem PT - Weekend job title.
Ability
to work one holiday per year in Per Diem PT job title.
Ability
to flex hours up in order to meet the changes in census in the
Physical Therapist – Flex role.
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PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
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None
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Experience:
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Experience
in similar settings/diagnoses
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Licensure/
Registration/ Certification:
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Advanced
certification and/or licensure to support position
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Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
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Experience
in area of physical therapy specialty
Strong
communication and training skills
Service-oriented
manner - connect, motivate, actively listen
Critical
thinking and time management skills
Knowledge
and experience with EPIC medical record
Basic
computer skills
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POSITION
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Provides
direct patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations,
with pediatric care required for some specialty positions. This
position uses a variety of physical therapy techniques to restore
individuals to maximum functional ability, independence,
participation, and freedom from pain. Performs related duties as
assigned.
MAJOR
JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:
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Percentage
Of
Time:
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1.
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Patient
Care
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80-90%
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Accurately
evaluate and interpret patients’ presentation in muscle
strength and tone, range of motion, joint mobility, sensation,
neurological systems, coordination, functional mobility skills,
balance, skin integrity, edema, pain, response to treatment and
patient-specific factors to determine appropriate plan of care.
Establish
appropriate treatment priorities with consideration of the
patient’s needs and preferences.
Develop
and carry out effective treatment plans specifically designed for
the patient, providing ongoing assessment and re-evaluation as
necessary.
Develop
appropriate function-based treatment goals; routinely meet stated
goals. Alter goals as needed.
Educate
patients and care partners regarding deficits, compensation, and
therapeutic activities for rehabilitation.
Make
appropriate connections with patients, care partners, other
members of the care team and payers.
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2.
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Timely
and Accurate Documentation
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10-15%
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Complete
understandable, professional, and accurate documentation that
describes services provided, reflects skilled service and medical
necessity, and communicates therapy assessment and recommendations.
Demonstrate via peer/leader review.
Record
accurate billing for services provided, including using current
policies and procedures for insurance and coding.
Completes
patient documentation, including discharge documentation, within
department deadlines.
3.
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Professional
Education and Development
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5%
or less
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Independently
completes, actively participates in and maintains requirements
for:
Annual
Required Learning
Competencies
– delivery of procedures, modalities and use of equipment that
are standardized evaluation and treatment tools used in the
physical therapy department.
Continuing
education and in-services
Staff
Departmental Meetings
Various
system processes
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4.
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Commitment
to Community and Organization:
(tasks
to be completed as applicable to position)
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5%
or less
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Present
internal and external education.
Participate
in community advocacy/citizenship (professional organizations –
and communicate pertinent information to staff/department.)
Assist
in the orientation and skill development of staff and students in
the specialty area and other areas as requested.
Teach
specific treatment techniques, approaches, or management of
specific problems to staff and/or students.
Participate
in research activities.
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ORGANIZATIONAL
EXPECTATIONS:
Values
All
team members are expected to demonstrate our values:
Excellence:
We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
Compassion:
We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
Partnership:
We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
Integrity:
We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.
We
are committed to living our values. That means our patients and
families can expect certain things from each of us:
They
can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and
respect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely
information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable,
coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and
simple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can
expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being
open and honest, and keeping our word.
Additional
Expectations:
Complies
with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides
input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
Maintains
regular and timely attendance
Protects
confidentiality
Demonstrates
participation in and support of the organization's Corporate
Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education
and training and complying with the organization's policies and
procedures.
Timely
completion of all mandatory education and organizational
requirements (i.e. licensure/certification, Employee Health and
Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)
POPULATION
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
X
Yes
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No
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Does
this employee have direct patient contact?
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If
“Yes,” departments will need to determine the appropriate
competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations.
Examples of items that can be
included are:
• Identifies
expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or
situation specific to the needs of the population served.
• Communicates
effectively with patients, families and team members.
• Integrates
practices that supports patient safety, acknowledges variations in
populations served.
• Anticipates
the needs of the population served as well as the unique
characteristics of the communities served.
• Anticipates
the needs of the population in providing cultural responsive care and
develops an individualized plan for patients and families.
LEADERSHIP
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delegates
aspects of and supervises plan of care. May oversee Physical Therapy
Assistants and therapy aides, students, and volunteers.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Physical
Demand
|
Activities
Associated with this Demand
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Load
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Total
Time During the Work Day:
<1/2
hour (Rare)
½-2
hr (Occasional)
2-5
hr (Frequent)
>5
hr (Continuous)
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Lift
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Equipment
for patient care
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10
lbs.
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Rare
(Inpatient)
Rare
to Occasional (Outpatient)
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Carry
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Equipment
for patient care
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25
lbs. (Inpatient)
10
lbs. (Outpatient)
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Rare
(Inpatient)
Rare
to Occasional (Outpatient)
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Push/Pull
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Patient
in wheelchairs, carts, moving of limbs
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250
lbs. patient (Inpatient)
600
lbs. patient (Outpatient)
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Occasional
(Inpatient)
Rare
(Outpatient)
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Sit
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Documentation,
meetings, patient care
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Frequent
(Inpatient)
Occasional
(Outpatient)
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Stand
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Patient
care, documentation
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Frequent
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Walking
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Patient
care, going to and from meetings and patient rooms
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Frequent
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Standing
Bend
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Patient
care, adjusting equipment
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Occasional
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Sitting
Bend
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Patient
care, adjusting equipment
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Occasional
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Rotation
|
Patient
care, adjusting equipment
|
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Rare
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Low
Work
|
Patient
care
|
|
Occasional
(Inpatient)
Rare
to Occasional (Outpatient)
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Crawl
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On
mat for mat activities
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Rare
(Inpatient)
Rare
to Occasional (Outpatient)
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Stairs
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Assisting
patients with stair training
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Rare
to Occasional
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Reach
– multiple directions
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Patient
care, gathering equipment and supplies
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Occasional
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Grip
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Patient
care, adjusting equipment
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Rare
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Pinch
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Patient
care
|
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Rare
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Coordination
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Patient
care, keying, handwriting, use of mouse
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Frequent
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Comments:
Handle
patients with weight of 50 to 600 lbs. which can include using EZ
lifts, EZ stands, Slip Mats, ceiling lifts or manual transfers.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT:
Gloves
Face
shield (mask)
Gown
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Gloves
Gloves
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Respiratory/
Breathing Protection
NA
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Clothing
Occasional
gown for PPE
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Environment
Exposure
to:
Blood
and body fluids
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SensoryRequirements
___
Hearing
___
Vision
___
Color vision
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Equipment
or Tools Used
• Various
exercise equipment (such as treadmill,
stationary
bike, arm bike, leg press, NuStep, leg
press,
hamstring curl, lat pulldown, etc.)
• Various
hand tools
• Various
office equipment (such as computer
systems,
telephone, copy machine, fax machine,
etc.)
• Various
patient care modalities (such as TENS,
Biofeedback,
hydrocollator, paraffin bath,
iontophoresis,
ultrasound, etc.)
• Various
patient treatment equipment (such as
splint
pan, rebounder, high-low treatment
tables,
traction table, etc.)
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Location
0-1
%
Outdoor
99-100
%
Indoor
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