What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Semmes Murphey Clinic?
Description
The Physical Therapist's primary responsibility is to perform physical evaluations and therapeutic treatments for physician-referred patients with disease or disability and provide direction to physical therapy assistants, students, and technicians to ensure quality treatment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluates, plans, supervises, delegates, and administers physical therapy treatment plans to meet patient goals
- Modifies patient treatments to reflect changes in goals and objectives when needed
- Administers treatment programs to patients including, but not limited to, therapeutic exercises, isokinetic testing and training, gait training, therapeutic application of physical agents such as heat, cold, electricity, ultrasound, massage; manual therapeutic techniques, and functional training
- Performs appropriate, timely documentation of patient care in accordance with department policy and procedures including recording patient’s reactions and progress during treatment and writing discharge summary when treatment is terminated
- Communicates with physicians or other health personnel when indicated
- Instructs and provides technical direction to physical therapist assistants and technicians assisting in patient care activities
- Participates in clinical studies and guidance of physical therapy students
- Counsels with patients and/or family as needed
- Establishes home programs for patients and instructs patient and family in the performance of exercises as indicated
- Performs other related duties as requested by the Physical Therapy Director and Senior Physical Therapists
Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Minimum Requirements:
- Completion of Physical Therapy program from an accredited school
- Active Physical Therapy license for the state of Tennessee/Mississippi
- Active CPR Certification
Preferred:
- Experience treating patients with advanced spinal problems
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and medical practice software; knowledge of data entry and coding software
- Effective communication, both oral and written, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations
- Can provide excellent customer service and manage difficult or emotional situations
- Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Can work with focused concentration
- Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
- High level of confidentiality and discretion
- Desire to seek new learning experiences and share knowledge with others
- Accepts challenging opportunities and responsibilities
- Can accept suggestions and recommendations
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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