Physical Therapist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.

• Develops a Plan of Care to promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical record.

• Maintain a full patient load.

• Expected to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides according to Iowa laws.

• Verify they have appropriate orders, carry out evaluations, perform appropriate treatments and consult with medical professionals as needed to provide optimal health care to the patients.

• Promote rehab services within the hospital and the community.

• Must be knowledgeable of new laws and guidelines that affect physical therapy including standards of Evidence Based Practice. 

• Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy.

• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.

• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• Complete annual education requirements.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled.

• Wear identification while on duty.

• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Comply with all organizational policies.

• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with CCMH PRIDE values.

• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• BS Degree in physical therapy (PT)

• 2 years of clinical experience with a varied patient population.

• Current Iowa PT license

• CPR certification

Organizational/Core Competencies:

• Quality Service

• Team Work

• Communication

• Respect for Others

• Time and Priority Management