Physical Therapist | Day Shift | Inpatient PT

Salina Regional Health Center

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

POSITION SUMMARY

Evaluates patients, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the professional practice of Physical Therapy.

POPULATION SERVED

Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

OSHA CATEGORY I

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and practice of clinical skills.

Evaluates patients, sets goals, carries out treatment plans, re-assesses and revises plans according to department policy and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates appropriate and accurate documentation according to policy.

Demonstrates effective critical thinking skills within physical therapy scope.

Utilizes appropriate teaching methods when training patients/family/caregivers.

Consistently practices behaviors that contribute to patient safety.

ACCESS

Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families.

Demonstrates ability to utilize new technology and treatment techniques.

STEWARDSHIP

Demonstrates appropriate communication with pertinent members of the health care team regarding unsafe conditions, family concerns or change in patient status.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED

Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.

Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY

Expects excellence of self and others.

Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.

Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY

Is honest and ethical in all matters.

Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST

Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.

Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.

Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY

Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.

Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

None

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Current Kansas Physical Therapist license

Applicable Resuscitation and other position-related certifications must be obtained within the timeframe established by SRHC policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds

Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking

Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Manual dexterity and mobility

Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases

Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, illness, etc.)

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Subject to emergency or crisis situations

Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines

Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description. I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate.

I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Licenses & Certifications

Required* Physical Therapist

Equal Opportunity Employer

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