Physical Therapist Starting @ $48-$50 per hour (56948)

POLICY

It is the policy of this facility that each employee receives and understands their responsibilities as outlined in the job description for which the individual is hired.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer.  This facility will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, disabilities, or any other reasons prohibited by law.  Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

PROCEDURE:

1.         Every new employee shall read and sign the job description upon employment to ensure that the individual understands what they are hired for and in agreement with it.  Management may alter the job or reassign the employee at a future time to meet the needs of the company and/or the employee.

2.         The signed copy shall be placed in the individual’s personnel file.

3.         Any refusal to perform such duties as outlined may result in disciplinary action.

4.         Listed is a sample outline of the major duties and responsibilities that will be required to be          performed to meet the needs of the facility.  Other duties may be assigned as needed.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff. Involved in clinical program development. Supervises other registered therapists, licensed assistants, rehab technicians, aides, and students as required. In programs with two or more physical therapists/assistants, may provide additional administrative duties as assigned.

CHAIN OF COMMAND:

Reports directly to Therapy Director.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES:

1. Screen patients/residents.
2. Upon physicians’ orders, evaluates patients/residents and develops appropriate care plans.
3. May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as: assigning and overseeing patient/resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.
4. Under a physician’s order, provides direct patient/resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care. Treatment venue includes one-on-one supervised and group.
5. Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.
6. Consults with and trains patients/resident and caregivers.
7. Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.
8. Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.
9. Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
10. Communicates effectively with patients, team member, customers and supervisor.
11. Promotes positive customer relations.
12. Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.
13. Participates in training a