EXAM - PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Description

THIS IS A TRAINING & EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT TO PLACE YOU ON AN ELIGIBLE LIST.

This is a professional position at a health care facility or school district responsible for evaluating, planning, and providing physical therapy treatments to patients or students in accordance with written prescription or referral from a licensed physician who provides medical direction. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Director of Rehabilitation or other higher-level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over Physical Therapy Assistants. Does related work as required.

Examples of Typical Duties

• Performs physical therapy procedures upon the written prescription or referral from a physician;
• Evaluates the degree of function and disability of students unless contra-indicated by professional judgment or a physician’s admission notes, and recommends treatment(s);
• Develops a treatment plan based upon findings, short and long-term rehabilitation goals and in accordance with the physician’s diagnosis, prescription or referral;
• Charts all evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, consultations and discharge summaries;
• Participates with other personnel and others in the formulation of patient’s total care plans and therapy schedules;
• Confers periodically with physicians regarding all facets of patient care and related activities;
• Develops or assists in the development of physical therapy policies and procedures, priorities, caseloads and assessment tools;
• Maintains program records including, but not limited to, the service budget, statistical reports of the frequency and types of treatment and number of people treated.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of physical therapy; good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of apparatus and equipment used in physical therapy; good knowledge of pathological conditions and socio-economic factors affecting a patient's disabilities; good knowledge of community resources applicable to physical therapy; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to assume responsibility for the treatment of patients; ability to teach and guide patients, families and allied personnel in physical therapy techniques; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to design and carry out effective treatment plans; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to provide and maintain accurate records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships; ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups; good judgment; resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

When giving a job description include: Name of employer, Job Title, Duties performed by you, Start and End Date (Month/Year), Hours worked per week. *Include all relevant experience. Additional experience may not be accepted after the application is reviewed. *Give the average hours worked per week. Example 40 hours worked per week. Do not give a range of hours worked per week. Example 20-30 hours worked per week. You will only receive credit for the lowest amount given. *Part-time experience is prorated *Give the month and year of your start and end dates worked. If partial dates are submitted, you will receive credit for the least amount of time. *If you had more than one title at same employer, list as separate employment.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees may be eligible for some benefits depending on their particular Bargaining Unit Agreement. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.