What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Pelvic PT | Full-Time | South Portland, ME position at InterMed?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides evaluations including examining patients medical histories and then test and measure strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function
- Plans and prepares, treatment plans describing strategy, purpose and anticipated outcome
- Administers manual exercises, application of physical agents (ie., ultrasound, electric stimulation), massage and traction
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitioners
- Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instructs patients on at-home exercises
- Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely
- Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner
- Discharges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals
- Keeps treatment areas clean, organized and unobstructed, cleans equipment after treatment
- Assists in training and orientation of new staff
- Assists in maintaining and updating files on patient education material
- Maintains adequate supply of inventory and organizes treatment area
- Treats all patients with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Current State License as a Physical Therapist
- 1-3 years of clinical experience in the outpatient setting preferred
- Demonstrates effective communication methods either, written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic
- Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers
- Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking
- Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives
- Identifies and works proactively to solve problems
- Prioritizes work activity based on department demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision
- Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others of the department and equipment
- Attends continuing education courses and provide in service education to PT and medical staff