Physical Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

The staff physical therapist provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. The physical therapist will develop an individualized treatment program and deliver services that restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health assuring the highest quality patient care and confidentiality. These services are delivered in compliance with Vicar's Landing's ethical standards and policies and procedures as well as in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Upon receiving a physician referral, the staff physical therapist will effectively gather pertinent data from appropriate sources (patient, family, medical records, nursing) and conduct an initial evaluation thereby developing comprehensive goals in accordance with current scientific and clinical knowledge and the patients' personal objectives.

2. Utilizes appropriate clinical judgment to apply indications and contraindications according to patient diagnosis and standard operating procedures. Update and modify established plan of care based on the patient's response to treatment and changes in the discharge plan.

3. Document functional, objective information on a timely basis, using correct medical terminology in a clear, concise, organized, accurate, appropriate, and legible manner.

4. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development of the geriatric patient and possesses the ability to assess data. Be able to develop and interpret appropriate information based on clinical findings needed to identify each patient's requirements reflective of his/her individual needs and provide care needed by using current accepted principles, practices, and theoretical models of the profession.

5. Demonstrates professional conduct and ethics according to Vicar's Landing's policies and procedures, in conjunction with federal, state, and local guidelines and practices.

6. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability through the ability to handle multiple work demands and variable schedules/caseloads in a reasonable amount of time.

7. Exhibits the ability to adjust and modify priorities and personal behaviors based on the situation and works and communicates effectively with a variety of people.

8. Accurately assess own strengths and weaknesses and assist in developing an action plan and goals to improve self.

9. Proactively seeks out new knowledge and actively pursues learning using a variety of methods to maintain and update clinical skills and competence. Completes the appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain licensure.

10. Manage support personnel in a professional, objective manner, always demonstrating dignity and respect for others, providing consistent, effective, and constructive feedback when appropriate.

11. Actively promotes safety compliance within the facility, reporting potential risks. Seeks ways to improve safety measures. Follows policies and procedures regarding all safety issues, including, but not limited to: Infection control, Body Mechanics, Transfers, Knowledge of fire/disaster procedures, patient/visitor/staff injuries or accidents.

12. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.