Therapist - Physical Therapy FT Days 8:30am-5pm

Overview The Staff Physical Therapist provides Physical Therapy evaluations to patients under the referral of a physician.  Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.  Provides supervision and direction for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and Rehab Aide. The Staff Physical Therapist reports to the Senior Physical Therapist and/or Physical Therapy Manager and/or Director of Rehabilitation.  The Staff Physical Therapist supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, and Rehab Aides. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Bachelor of Science: Graduate of a School/Program in Physical Therapy approved by the APTA.   California licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California. BCLS required (AHA). Can work for both acute and rehab settings preferred Willing to work weekends and Holidays Responsibilities Completes chart review prior to patient evaluation. Documents all significant findings.  Always interprets and documents any precautions/contraindications.  Evaluates patients.  Able to complete most evaluations within one hour to 1 ½ hr.   Evaluation is appropriate in detail, to the patient's diagnosis/problems, and history.  Evaluations are complete including objective data, goals, patient goals, treatment plans, precautions, prognosis, frequency and duration. Treatments are consistent with treatment plans and compatible with diagnostic and evaluative findings. Observes and recognizes patient’s response to treatment, abnormal signs and symptoms; and responds appropriately, eg. Adjusts program, documents change(s), notifies nurse, physician and primary therapist. Able to problem solve by collaborating and collecting all important information, and then selecting the best approach to solve the problem. Plans patient treatments appropriate to diagnosis, problems, and patient's wants, needs, and preferences. Treatment plan includes approaches to achieve all significant goals. Completes all required documentation  associated with a new PT order: Evaluation; Clarification of Orders; Plan of Care; Education form; Progress Note; initial PAI/ FIM (Rehab).; G codes Completes patient treatment programs, (appropriate to service area), creatively utilizing a variety of techniques to achieve goals, maximize patient interest and participation. Alters treatment program as necessary. Accurately records procedures provided to patient in the medical record.  Entry is timely (same day), and follows standard guidelines. Records progress notes in narrative, SOAP, or conference format to document patient progress, problems, changes, patient/family education, etc. Completes entries at least 2x/week for inpatients and weekly for outpatients Progresses patient treatment appropriately.  Plans ahead for patient needs prior to discharge, eg. Plans home assessment, community outing, etc. Recommends and completes orthotic assessments, etc.,on a timely basis. Completes all necessary discharge planning in advance of scheduled discharges: patient/ family education, home program development, out-patient/ home health referrals, equipment ordering, etc. Completes Discharge Summary, & Discharge FIMs (Rehab)  in a timely manner. Indicates patient's progress from admission to discharge, and any follow-up recommendations, continued treatment or referral information.   Completes Interdisciplinary Plan of Care regarding the patient's physical therapy problems, goals and plan.  Participates in Patient Care Rounds (Acute), or Team Conference (Rehab), and problem solves interdisciplinary issues to assure the patient is achieving the best outcome. Establishes treatment priorities and deals with the most important areas first. Communicates as appropriate, to physicians, nurses, other ancillary providers, and patients/families, to promote efficient and effective patient care and discharge planning. Prioritizes decisions concerning patient care to ensure safety  ( e.g delegation of tasks to support personnel) and to meet both the needs of both individual patient .  Maintains currency in CPR training, and demonstrates ability to respond appropriately to emergency medical situations.  Knows and follows   hospital policy for Code Blue and Rapid response Takes initiative to address and solve area discipline needs in a timely manner.   Provides in-service education or instruction to peers, support staff, and/or nursing staff based on identified needs Develops and meets instructional objectives.  Instructs in style appropriate to learning style of participants.  Checks for understanding. Accurately performs routine evaluation techniques:        A. MMT   / ROM      B. Goniometry      C. Sensory Evaluation      D. Functional Evaluation      E. Postural Evaluation      F. Gait Evaluation Demonstrates competence in the effective use of therapeutic equipment for exercise:  ergometers, treadmills, stair climbers, weights, Total Gym, etc. Demonstrates competence in providing performing routine wound care. Demonstrates competence in the effective use of therapeutic equipment as required in service area:      A. ultrasound     B. electrical stimulation (TENS, FES, ES)     C. mechanical traction (cervical, pelvic)      D. hot/cold pack     E. CPM machine Demonstrates competence in performing functional mobility training with patients, as required in service area. Ensures patient safety.  Uses verbal and handling skills to promote optimum performance by patient in:      A. transfer training:  bed, wheelchair, standing, sit  pivot, stand pivot, sliding board, dependent)          B. bed mobility training      C. wheelchair mobility training (indoors/outdoors)      D. fall recovery / floor transfers      E. car transfer  training Demonstrates competence in monitoring and assessing patient’s vi