Therapist-Physical II
Baptist Memorial Health CareAbout the role
Job Summary
Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Completes assigned goals.
Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.
Develops a written plan of care.
Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.
Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.
Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
Contributes to the development of staff and students.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Basic computer literacy skills.
Licensure
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
Yes
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating
Medium
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Frequent
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