PHYSICAL THERAPIST

$15,000 Sign On Bonus with 3+ years experience 

$10,000 Sign On Bonus with 0-3 years experience 

 

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

A Physical Therapist provides services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, or changes in physical function from injury, disease, or other causes. A Physical Therapist performs evaluations and establishes plans of care for patients based upon age specific considerations and patient/family goals in various treatment arenas. The physical therapist continually assesses the treatment program and patient's discharge planning needs, recommending changes to the program as appropriate. Supervises physical therapist assistants or rehab techs as assigned, participates actively in work process and program development to enhance the work environment, and participates in other duties as assigned.  Utilizes time efficiently and effectively.  Adheres to scheduling and productivity guidelines.  Staff schedules require flexibility as they are dependent on patient care needs, which may include weekend and evening hours as necessary, to meet demand in their primary are or the needs across the system.  Promotes and attend community outreach events as necessary.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Documents on the white boards in the patient rooms to improve and aid in interdisciplinary communication and continuity of care (where applicable by location).
• Understands and upholds the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Demonstrates and adhere to the missions, vision, and values in all aspects of position.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that provides effective age- specific patient care while achieving optimal outcomes.
  • Completes evaluations within appropriate time frames per policy.
  • Sets goals with measurable outcomes and appropriate time frames.
  • Recommends discontinuation of treatment when appropriate
  • Initiates discussions with physician and other medical team members when appropriate to alter therapeutic program.
  • Oversees Physical Therapist Assistants, students, and support personnel in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of various treatment modalities in patient care.
• Adheres to ethical and legal practice standards.
  • Abides by relevant ethical codes and standards of practice guidelines.
  • Abides by State and Federal laws and regulations, including state licensure laws.
  • Reports any concerns to rehab leadership, or compliance line as appropriate.
• Maintains records that are accurate, concise, timely and legible in accordance with System, IT or Payor policies.
  • Documents therapy care in format and accordance with practice setting on EMR including evaluations, treatment provided, response to treatment, patient progress, education, family conferences, discharge planning and discharge summary as appropriate.
  • Completes reassessments at appropriate intervals and documents accordingly.
  • Communicates post-discharge needs to appropriate resources.
  • Documents patient care that is consistent with guidelines and requirements of agencies and third-party payers.
• Educates all patients and families in a manner consistent with their level of understanding and therapeutic needs.
  • Involves patient and family members in establishing a plan of care.
  • Provides patient and family members with educational materials as needed.
  • Documents education and training as well as patient and/or family level of achievement with training provided.
• Captures maximum revenue for quality services provided while maintaining established standards of care where applicable.
  • Utilizes appropriate documentation including CPT and CDM codes to match services provided.
  • Maintains adherence to established efficiency standards.
  • Checking for accuracy in charging based on therapeutic intervention provided prior to signing and finalizing daily documentation.
  • Provides relevant information to insurance provider to ensure proper authorization is secured prior to initiation of treatment (when indicated).
  • Assures treatment does not extend beyond last covered date.
• Promotes continual performance improvement both within the Rehabilitation department and throughout Independence Health System.
  • Demonstrates individual initiative for performance improvement both within the department and throughout Independence Health System.
  • Actively identifies needs for improvement in the department and system wide and discusses with manager.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and other health team members to provide excel