Doctor of Physical Therapy - PT (55060)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital, and outpatient clinic to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps patient reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. Understands and provides age appropriate care to all ages from pediatric, adolescent, adult and for geriatric patients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:

1. Evaluates, records and reports on patients progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team and to the referral source that provided the patient for treatment. Plans programs for each patient, involving exercise, modalities, and manual therapy. Evaluates and applies diagnostic, prognostic, and functional ability tests.

1. Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, and gait and functional training, utilizing pulleys and weights, steps and inclined surfaces. Gives instruction in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient ie Home Exercise Program.

1. Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regimen of therapeutic exercises.

1. Provides the appropriate supervision to the the Physical Therapist Assistant and the Physical Therapy Aide as required by licensure board.

1. Maintain open communication with Physical Therapist Assistant regarding patients performance/progress. Initiates and maintains communication with interdisciplinary team regarding patients progress, needs, and discharge planning.

1. Requisitions supplies and equipment.

1. Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel and other workers in physical therapy techniques and objectives. Must attend all mandatory in-services. Promotes and participates in performance improvement in-services.

1. Responsible for filling out appropriate patient billing forms and progress notes sheets on a daily basis.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES):

Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program as a Physical Therapist

Two years experience preferred but will accept new graduates.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, ETC.)

Licensed with the State of Kentucky to practice Physical Therapy with a PT Degree and maintain eligibility for license renewal.

BLS CPR

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift, sit, stand, stoop and walk without restriction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled department or patient room.