Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Full Time - Days

• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

• Performs patient evaluation on initial visit and follows guideline recommendations to establish treatment plan from evaluation.
• Review medical records to assist in the evaluation process and contacts attending physician to gather information as needed.
• For each diagnosis, chooses appropriate tests and measures and utilizes appropriate outcome tool.
• Functional and appropriate goals are set with realistic time frames. Patient and families are included in goal planning.
• Ongoing re-evaluation is evidenced in documentation over the course of a week or as indicated for patient condition / status.
• Assess needs for additional interdisciplinary services and refers patients for these services.

• Treatment plan is based on objective evaluations and achievable short and long term goals with time frames and direction toward desired outcome.
• Treatment plans are appropriate for patient diagnosis and constantly re-evaluated for effectiveness.
• Ongoing re-assessment is evident in documentation and is addressed by modifying the plan of care.
• Content and frequency of the program are adjusted as the patients condition or status warrants.
• Coordinates treatments with interdisciplinary services as needed.

• In accordance with policy, efficiently completes initial evaluation, progress notes, discharge summary and patient progress reports.
• Documentation accurately reflects services provided, patient response and progress.
• Update physician both verbally and in writing as to the progress of the patient prior to discharge or the next physician office visit.
• Follows criteria for quality documentation as outlined by guidelines including all requirements (surgeries, signatures, allergies).

• Education is evidenced by either documentation, written handout or direct observation.
• When possible, patient will convey understanding of key principles, precautions and instructions by demonstration.
• Utilizes the services of interpreters, child-life specialists, etc to assist with instruction as needed or requested.

• Responsible for identifying appropriate charges based on treatment rendered.

• Provides supervision and guidance appropriate for each student, to ensure appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients as well as educational outcome of the student.
• Complies with school/department requirements for supervision/feedback.

• Attends meetings and fosters excellence by demonstration of current knowledge base and participation with program development to achieve goals.
• Participates in community education through speaking engagements, covering health fairs or other events as needed.
• Develops physician and staff relationships.
• Participates and assists with marketing strategies as needed.

• Presents a staff in-service program within 1 month of attendance of continuing education course, professional workshop or seminar.
• Attends all mandatory in-services, department meetings (whenever possible), and required continuing education courses per year.

• Standard as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.

• Takes accountability to cover all assigned shifts.
• Consistently clocks in and out at appropriate times correctly using KRONOS.
• Accepts responsibility for actions and consequences.

• Listens carefully, checks on understanding before responding and accepts and offers feedback.
• Proactively seeks solutions to challenges within the work environment.
• Adapts, without difficulty, to changes in assignment and environment.

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or greater in Physical Therapy (PT).

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Physical Therapy (PT) license required.

• Requires knowledge as demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited program.
• Requires skills in communication both oral and written, time management and organization, and personnel management.
• Requires the ability to work independently, adapt to a changing environment, organize and work with a variable patient load.
• Requires the ability to conduct patient teaching and in-service presentations.
• Practices within standards of practice as outlined by professional organization and licensing body.

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Crouching
• Keyboarding/typing
• Kneeling
• Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Balancing
• Carrying
• Distinguish colors
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Reaching
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Walking
• Fingering/Touching
• Grasping
• Repetitive Motions
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

• Hearing
• Seeing/Visual

• Not Related:

• Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1-33%):

• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Occasionally (34%-66%):

• Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

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