PHYSICAL THERAPIST 102575 - Newman, Deborah - Owensboro Health 2

• Job Summary
  • Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Supervises physicaltherapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
    
    Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of safety and a high reliabilityorganization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect,Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.
• Job Responsibilities
  • Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
  • Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family accordingto their capabilities and desires.
  • Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for theage and condition of the patient.
  • Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
  • Supervises PT & PTA students completing clinical rotations.
• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required. Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Kentucky required. Certified as a Basic Life Support(BLS) Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.
• Work Experience
  • 0 to 4 years progressive experience in a related field required.
• Complexity of Work
  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to workin a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Personal Protective Equipment
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• FLSA Classification
  • Exempt
• Disclaimer
  • This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• Additional Position Related Details
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    Physical Requirements
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      Activity and Frequency:
      • Bending/Stooping - Frequently
      • Climbing - Occasionally
      • Keyboard Data Entry - Frequently
      • Kneeling - Frequently
      • Lifting/Moving Patients - Frequently
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 0-25 lbs - Frequently
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 25-75 lbs - Occasionally
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - over 75 lbs - Rarely
      • Pushing/Pulling - 0-25 lbs - Frequently
      • Pushing/Pulling - 25-75 lbs - Frequently
      • Pushing/Pulling - over 75 lbs - Frequently
      • Reaching - Frequently
      • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - Frequently
      • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - Frequently
      • Running - Rarely
      • Sitting - Frequently
      • Squatting - Frequently
      • Standing - Frequently
      • Walking - Frequently
      • Audible Speech - Frequently
      • Hearing Acuity - Frequently
      • Smelling Acuity - Never
      • Taste Discrimination - Never
      • Vision: Depth Perception - Frequently
      • Vision: Distinguish Color - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Far - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Near - Frequently

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