Physical Therapist - Generalist

Department Overview

The purpose of this job/position is to function as a member of the Rehabilitation Services patient care team by

providing physical therapy services such as therapeutic exercise, gait training, manual therapy, biofeedback,

patient/family education, and various other physical modalities to assist patients in improving strength,

endurance, mobility, and flexibility and to decrease pain. This position evaluates and treats a diverse

specialties population across a range of conditions including musculoskeletal, oncology, pain, neurologic, etc.

Therapists are expected to supervise therapy interns and to assist with other educational and research activities

conducted by the department or the hospital and meet hospital standards regarding documentation and

productivity.

 

*Location South Waterfront and Beaverton Clinic to start, with transition to Murray Scholls after credentialing is completed.

Function/Duties of Position

Provides a Safe Therapeutic Environment

• Ensures the safety and welfare of patients and fellow employees 
• Utilized proper posture and sound body mechanics and principles for safe patient handling
• Maintain general good physical and mental health and self care in order not to jeopardize the health and safety of self and others in the workplace.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family and personnel. Includes but not limited to maintaining organization fo supplies and equipment, notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning or repair is needed, follows infection control policies, maintains knowledge of life safety, fire and electrical safety and disaster plan.
• Maintains a high degree of courtesy, discretion and respect for patients and fellow employees. Considers the needs of patients, employees, medical staff, volunteers, vendors and members of the community in an informative, courteous and compassionate manner.

Professionalism

• Maintains current knowledge of professional practice responsibilities and relevant national and state laws and issues which affect their practice.
• Conducts onself in an ethical and legal manner upholding the APTA code of ethics, OHSU Code of Conduct, federal privacy policies, state statutes and OARs, complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Manage use of time effectively to complete professional and technical tasks withing realistic time constraints.
• Takes responsibility for special projects and assignments, additional caseload when needed/ adapts to changing and demanding environments.
• Displays mature, effective professional relationships by accepting appropriate suggestions and constructive criticism and responding with modification of behaviors and exhibiting concern for others.
• Pursues continuing education opportunities, applies and shares new knowledge, participates in staff meetings and inservices

Service

• Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills in all interactions with patinet and family, internal and external customers, including telephone, electronic and face to face situations
• Addresses complaints and problems promptly and courteously, involving management when indicated.
• Communicates using active listening skills in a supportive courteous, professional manner at all times to patients, family and staff.
• Uses AIDET for introduction and closing.

Evaluation and Treatment of Patients

• After chart review, performs individualized skilled physical therapy evaluation, including general screening for indications for other therapy disciplines rehabilitation needs.
• Establishes treatment goals including functional outcomes, quantitative measures snd target dates. Discusses goals for treatment with patient and includes family as appropriate, seeks agreement with plan and goals.
• Develops treatment plan directed at achieving identifed goals.
• Provides physical therapy procedures in a highly skilled and competent manor including clear explanations to patients the purpose for selected procedures. Includes patient, family, caregiver training and education in treatment plan. Provides comprehensive handouts as indicated. Adjusts treatment plan specific to patient progress toward established goals.
• Supervises patient care that is delegated to exercise specialists in compliance with OAR rules for physical therapy aide. Provide the amount of personal direction, assistance, advice and instruction necessary to reasonably assure that the supervisee provides the patient competent physical therapy services, given the supervisor's actual knowledge of the supervisee's ability, training and experiences.
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