Physical Therapist at Hired by Matrix

Pay Rate: 50.00-60.00 $/Hour

• Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with facility policies and procedures.
• Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care.
• Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Enhances and expands client relations with facilities and their staff.
• Essential Functions:
  • Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Physical Therapists may practice and whom Physical Therapists may supervise.
  • Review the Clinical Operations Policies & Procedures Manual on a yearly basis and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth.
  • Complete all Medicare compliance trainings as required by regulations and policies.
  • Complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training on a yearly basis and adhere to standards set forth in OSHA standards and other governmental regulations.
  • Evaluate, treat, and direct skilled treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary.
  • Document this need clearly.
  • Maintain ongoing documentation in which goals, progress toward functional goals, and medical necessity are clearly stated.
  • Complete all required documentation (pre-certifications, physicians reports, daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines.
  • Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors always.
  • Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.).
  • Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting period.
  • Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirements.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Utilize time efficiently and effectively to meet productivity requirements of the facility.
  • Participate in and present clinical in-services, as directed.
  • Maintain current awareness of general changes in the health care field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical therapy.
  • Play a significant role in specific area of center operations as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager.
  • Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

• Required Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member.
  • Leadership skills sufficient to effectively direct and supervise the activities of assistants and aides in delivering quality care to patients.
  • Includes coaching and teaching skills.
  • Strong organizational, time management and planning skills.
  • Effective clinical problem-solving skills (ex. identify and prioritize issues in responsive manner, develop and execute sound, innovative action plans, ensure appropriate results, etc.).
  • Strong communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff.
  • Computer skills for effective clinical documentation and management reporting including billing, payroll, etc.
• 36 Hours per week.