Physical Therapist

Requirements

• Organizes and conducts medically prescribed Physical Therapy programs
• Effectively utilizes appropriate resources to ensure sensitive, personal care to individuals who require physical therapy services
• Plans and performs individualized therapy programs for each patient
• Collaborates with other team members and services in the hospital to assure that services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients
• Evaluates, records, and reports patient progress for review
• Assures that patients and visitors follow established policies and procedures at all times
• Interprets physical therapy policies and procedures to patients and family members, as necessary
• Participates in peer feedback to improve performance of line of service
• Extends courtesy and consideration to others in interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrates a professional manner in the workplace at all times
• Seeks clarification of duties when needed
• Channels suggestions, criticisms, and questions to appropriate personnel
• Participates in the Quality Improvement process and Quality Assurance (QA) audit program
• Participates in staff meetings or reviews meeting minutes if not present
• Follows standard operational workflows established for the department
• Establishes good rapport with all team members, patients and other health care providers
• Instructs, motivates and assists patients to perform physical activities which may require assistive devices
• Instructs family and patients in patient education and home programs, and appropriately documents such
• PT will participate in activities to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally as recommended by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) code of ethics
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior
• Complies with System policies and procedures
• Other duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan