Type: Physical TherapistDepartment: Performance Therapy ServicesStatus: Part-timeShift: DaysJob Number: 21-017
Summary of Position
Responsible for examining, evaluating and testing individuals with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health and movement related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis for physical therapy and prognosis for physical therapy, plan of therapeutic intervention, and to assess the ongoing effects of intervention. The physical therapist assists in alleviating impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing and modifying therapeutic interventions.
Responsibilities:
Administers treatments that include, but are not limited to: therapeutic exercise; functional mobility training in self-care and in-home, community or work reintegration; manual therapy; assistive, adaptive, protective and supportive devices and equipment; bronchopulmonary hygiene; debridement and wound care; physical agents or modalities; mechanical and electrotherapeutic modalities; and patient related instruction; and to reduce the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in all age populations
Completes patient/client evaluations and develops a plan of care appropriate for that individual patient/client and includes the patient/client and family in the development of the patient/client goals
Completes documentation according to departmental policies and procedures, timely and accurately, to assure excellence in continuity of patient care, meet regulatory requirements and assure payment for services rendered
Fosters collaboration with the Physical therapy assist and/or support personnel to achieve optimal patient/client care to enhance the overall delivery of physical therapy services
Responsible for assisting in the ordering of supplies
Supervision of physical therapy assistants, PT aides and PT students as outlined in the Idaho Practice Act
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), staff and hospital confidential business
Ages of patients served and age specific technology: All age groups
Other Essential Functions as outlined in the Job Description
Education:
Masters Degree or Certificate of Physical Therapy
Experience:
Documented - demonstration of Physical Therapy skills
Licensure/Certification:
License and Registration - State of Idaho; Valid driver’s license; Current BLS certification