PHYSICAL THERAPIST - REHAB-OUTPATIENT THERAPY

Status: PRN - As Needed

Shift: 0- 40 hours as needed.

Exempt

No

Summary:

Assist in managing daily operations of the department. Supervise subordinate staff members. Facilitate program development.

Plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy in all areas in the hospital system. Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Other information

Education:

Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

LA state license required. Temporary License accepted while therapist is in licensure process.

Physical Demands

Intermittent exertion in positioning, lifting, transferring patients, equipment or other materials. Walking and standing predominant although some stooping, kneeling and reaching are required.

Strength

Medium

Push: Frequently

Pull: Frequently

Carry: Frequently

Lift: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Stand: Constantly

Walk: Constantly

Responsibilities:

1.Evaluate referred patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.

2.Develop a plan of treatment for assigned patients including specific goals and activities. Reevaluate and modify plan at periodic intervals and as necessary per Physical Therapy Practice Act. Sets reasonable, functional goals and treatment plan with consideration for age, diagnosis, medical and psychosocial background.

Treat assigned patients and guide individual patients in selection of appropriate activities. Lead specialized activities. May confirm as necessary with physician concerning alternatives available.

3.Prepare written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized problem lists, treatment care plans, progress reports, discharge summaries and other such reports.

4.Complete appropriate documents to assist in requests for certification from patients’ insurance carrier. Continually monitor approval to ensure appropriate coverage for services if applicable.

5.Communicate observations, facts and comments with physicians, nursing and interdisciplinary team members, individually, and through team meeting presentations to insure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.

6.Supervise subordinate staff and student activities; assign patients and transmit orders to support staff members. Coordinate scheduling of patients.

6.Provide clinical supervision of patient treatments, family and inter-team communication, and record keeping. staff conferences and family conferences. Monitor patient case load balance.

7.Act as liaison with nursing, medical staff and other hospital personnel to facilitate problem solving and coordination of services and act as educational resource.

8.Identify needs in program planning and facilitate program development.

9.Provide the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

10.Comply with department policies, procedures, objectives, safety, environment, infection control and quality assurance programs.

11.Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings and attend other meetings as required.

12.Meet the needs of patients in the waiting area and the treatment rooms in an appropriate and safe manner if applicable.

13.Maintain logs, charge records and schedules as necessary for the daily operations of the department.

14.Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

15.Follow North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.

WOUND CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Provides care and management for patients with impairments of integumentary system and associated conditions. These include but are not limited to acute, chronic, traumatic, pressure, surgical, diabetic, venous/arterial wounds, and burns. Duties may include the following but are not limited to:

a. Coordinates process for identification of patients requiring referral for Wound Care Center services.

b. Administration of wound care modalities such as assessment, diagnostic procedures, dressing application, debridement, patient education, infection control, coordination of specialty therapies and diagnostics, nutritional support, as well patient DME and follow up services

c. Functions as a consultant and resource for patients, caregivers, and professional staff in the management of patients.

d. Establishes and maintains strong business relationships within the hospital and medical community to promote growth of services.

e. Assists manager in the development and implementation of patient education protocols for use by staff according to assessed needs.

f. Participates in staff orientation and development through structured in-service programs, as well as presentations for staff.

g. Maintains accurate records and documentation as needed to meet medical necessity.

h. Assists as needed with completion and submission of required patient insurance and employment documentation forms and other administrative needs of the Wound Care Center.

i. Participates in product and equipment evaluation and quality assurance management.

j. Collaborating with all team members to update and manage patient plans of care as well as all needs of the Wound Care Center.

k. Demonstrates competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.

l. Performs other duties as assigned by the Wound Care Center Medical Director/Manager or designee.