Physical Therapist

Title: Physical Therapist

State Role Title: 49233

Hiring Range: $58.60/hour

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

A. Programming
(Adult/Geriatric)

• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to provide Physical Therapy programming, evaluations, and treatments for adult and geriatric individuals. · ·
• Collaborates with others involved in care to facilitate increased functional patient outcomes ·
• Within 5 working days of receiving consult, evaluate and document treatment needs in EHR. ·
• Within 3 days of evaluation, develop/implement Physical Therapy treatment plan. ·
• Develop and implement treatment protocols with clear objectives to meet the needs of patients. ·
• Communicate pertinent information and concerns to the treatment teams, physicians, and nursing staff.
• Redirect patient behavior, as needed.
• Maintain a safe and hazard-free therapeutic environment .
• Report accurate daily feedback on changes in patient behavior to the treatment team and PSR Director.

B. Maintain Quality Documentation

• Follow department documentation guidelines and time frames with at least 95% compliance.
• Document after completing assessments on both the PSR initial assessment sheet and the significant findings form.
• Complete interdisciplinary notes as needed related to behavioral changes, as well as patient events (e.g. Pink hospital event form)
• Complete timely and accurate documentation using Electronic Health record.
• Document any reportable incidents on event report form and submit to proper supervisor.

C. Patient/Family Education and Staff Education

• Coordinate and facilitate PT related and Physical Rehab sponsored educational sessions and in-services.
• Assist with the development of educational material.
• Collaborate with and educate treatment teams, nursing, and support staff to ensure carryover and maintenance of functional gains

D. General Responsibilities

• Meets with Supervisor and/or Department Head, as scheduled, to communicate needs for assistance, supplies or equipment and receive feedback.
• Works cooperatively with other PSR and hospital staff as demonstrated during supervisor’s observation, and without complaints from departmental/interdisciplinary team members.
• Arrives at work site daily in a timely manner with minimal unscheduled absences.
• Other duties as assigned.

E. Education/Training

• Fulfills requirements to maintain licensure.
• Maintains current CPR certification per facility training guidelines.
• Maintains current Therapeutic Options certification per facility training guidelines.
• Attends scheduled mandatory/pertinent in-services related to job duties.

G. Attendance/Punctuality

• Compliance with established Attendance Policy, with no more than five (5) occurrences in a calendar year.

H. Safety

• Demonstrate consistent use of proper body mechanics and safety principles.
• Consistently reports unsafe work situations to AT Department Director
• Follows guidelines regarding Adjunctive Therapy Department and hospital policies that involve safety issues

I. Interpersonal Relations (IRP)

• Contributes to a productive work environment through positive interactions with co-workers and supervisors.
• Uses appropriate lines of communication and resources within the system to facilitate change and resolve problems.
• Uses appropriate conflict management techniques and resources to resolve problems with co-workers in a timely manner.
• Interactions with co-workers, patients, and families reflect an attitude of respect and courtesy.
• Uses appropriate interactions and effective communication skills to facilitate positive patient outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

* Knowledge of principles and practices of recreational/physical therapy; ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document related to programs for individuals referred to groups.
* Ability to collaborate with peer therapists, interdisciplinary treatment teams, and demonstrate positive communication skills

Additional Considerations

Previous experience in a Psychiatric facility.

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