Physical Therapist

Description

Essential Functions

• Skills and expertise in current evaluation and remediation techniques.
• Evaluates patients, develops effective treatment plans and obtains orders from the referring physician.
• Communicates well with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries per policy and procedure.
• Complies with the Physical Therapy Act in the State.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and/or Physical Therapy Aides and RNA’s in direct resident care and patient related activities.
• Flexible hours as agreed upon by the Director of Rehabilitation and direct supervisor.

B. Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in patient care conferences and Rehabilitation Conferences.

• Participates in in-service training program for other staff in the facility.
• Records treatment charges per policy and procedure.
• Instructs patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Secure necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility (i.e. braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars).
• Assists with monthly wheelchair clinic.
• Reports any problem with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Physical Therapy or Therapy Assistant Schools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE

• Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
• Current California State License in Physical Therapy.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required.

D. Physical Requirements:

(With or without the aid of Mech. Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress on the job.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, children, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Be able to work with patients, families, visitors, personnel and government agencies under all circumstances.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients during an emergency situation.
• May be requested to work overtime.
• Subject to potential falls, odors, burns from equipment, and hazardous materials. Also, to potential exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions including TB, AIDS, and Hepatitis viruses.

E. Work Environment

• Flexible hours (approximately 24 hours per week) with the possibility of extending hours in the future. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of radiation and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must be able to work near other co-employees and concentrate efforts on tasks despite noise, interruptions and general commotion.

Salary : $49 - $53