Job description:
Job Description This is a clinical position that involves rehabilitating patients who have injuries/illnesses that may be improved through therapeutic intervention to help manage pain and increase function. TJC is seeking qualified individuals who are willing to devote their efforts to improve human lives; those of our patients, each other, and our greater community. Role and Responsibilities • Efficiently plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data • Plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases or physical injuries in efforts to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability • Communicate with physicians and review physician referrals/prescription to determine treatment plan • Confer with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, interpret test results, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care • Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and document findings to develop and revise treatment programs • Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit • Administer physical therapy treatments by using manual techniques, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercise, self care, and neuromuscular re-education to relieve pain and improve/maintain function • Administer physical therapy treatments using or treatments within PT’s scope of practice and TJC’s internal practice expectations, policies and procedures • Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily living activities, supportive devices (including but not limited to crutches, canes, and prostheses), and all other activities that promote physical health • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies • Continuously evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefits; record treatment, responses, and progress notes in patient’s record in compliance with TJC’s quality assurance guidelines • Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs • Orient, instruct, and direct work activities of assistants, aides, and students; oversee assistant’s documentation and direct treatment accordingly • Able to perform front desk duties including checking voicemail and answering/returning calls, printing day sheet, collecting co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles, processing DME orders, and explaining EOB’s • Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, and troubleshooting malfunctions or informing administration of repair needs • Maintain a safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations • Participate in staff meetings and contribute daily to team efforts of accomplishing clinic related goals and other duties as required by business needs • Participate in the community relations, marketing, and professional development discussions when attending the mandatory All Staff Meetings • Required to adhere to all HIPPA regulations and guidelines • Required to adhere to all OSHA guidelines while handling blood or bodily fluids Qualifications and Education Requirements • Master’s degree or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program of physical therapy • CPR/AED Certification • VA License or eligible • Computer proficient in Microsoft Software • Type at least 45 WPM Principles of Good Practice • A Physical Therapist thinks from an owner’s perspective. • A Physical Therapist accepts responsibility for day to day management of his/her office in all respects. • A Physical Therapist is responsible for achieving the productivity goals set for the clinic. • A Physical Therapist actively supports and promotes the company’s mission, vision, strategic goals, and policy positions. • A Physical Therapist is knowledgeable about the mission and goals, and represents them appropriately and accurately within the company and the community. • A Physical Therapist stays fully informed about the current operations and issues by attending meetings regularly, coming to meeting well prepared. • A Physical Therapist accepts and supports decisions. Once a decision has been made, management speaks with one voice. • A Physical Therapist keeps all deliberations confidential. • A Physical Therapist has the responsibility to support the company and its Directors and to demonstrate that support within the company. Functional Requirements Must be able to perform the following during clinic operating times of 4-12 hours; Guidelines should be proportionally adjusted, based on the length of the clinical day: • Sit for up to 30 minutes without interruption, frequently • Stand for up to 30 min without interruption, frequently • Walk up to 5,000 feet over varying surfaces, including stairs, intermittently • Lift and lower objects weighing up to 50lbs from floor to waist, rarely • Lift and lower objects weighing up to 50lbs from waist to shoulder height, rarely • Lift and lower objects weighing up to 20lbs from floor to waist intermittently • Lift and lower objects weighing up to 20lbs from waist to shoulder height, intermittently • Push objects up to 50lbs intermittently • Pull objects up to 25lbs intermittently • Carry objects up to 50lbs rarely in arms • Carry objects up to 25lbs intermittently in their arms • Grasp objects frequently • Reach objects with extremities frequently • Stoop and crouch (bending at waist or by legs and spine) intermittently • Speak and express ideas clearly on a regular basis • Listen accurately to perceive speech and the nature of sounds Reference terminology • Constantly (75-100% of the time) • Frequently (50-74% of the time) • Intermittently (25-49% of the time) • Rarely (0-24% of the time) Knowledge and Skills • Physiological knowledge in related field • Professional, ethical, and legal standards of practice • Pain management skills • Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theories, methods, and evidence based practices • Attendance and Punctuality • Dependability • Detail oriented • Time Management • Problem Solving • Knowledge of Front office job duties • Physical ability to execute responsibilities • Interest in community service activities Knowledge and Skills (cont..) • Willingness to advance clinical competencies • Cooperation • Professional Appearance • Cohesiveness/team unity • Quality, Consistence, Customer Service • Regular practice of TJC’s Quality Behaviors: o Caring for Patients o Professionalism o Communication o Phone and Email Communication o Stewardship o Confidentiality o Personal Responsibility o Commitment o Safety
Close to 75% of our PT team are board certified specialists! It is truly an education focused organization with an uncommon practice model that focus on optimizing patient outcomes above all else
