Job Description:

Summary/Objective

Aspart of a vibrant team, participate in providing client related therapyservices, including but not limited to, activities which assist clients inrestoring or improving independent function relative to activities of dailyliving within the scope of practice to SummitWest Care clients.

Essential Functions

1.Performs initial and ongoing client assessmentsand applies appropriate goals and interventions to resolve identifiedproblems.

2.Provides Physical therapy services to clientaccording to physician orders and regulations.

3.Assures physicians are notified in a timelymanner of changes in client status and physicians orders are obtained asneeded for changes to the plan of care.

4.Identifies and obtains/makes appropriatemodifications to equipment/environment to meet client needs.

5.Provides teaching and instruction toclient/caregiver to promote physical and emotional health.

6.Attends required staff meetings and caseconferences.

7.Contributes to the coordination of servicesthrough effective and timely communication with other members of the healthcare team.

8.Maintains the caseload and agency productivitystandards.

9.Responds to referrals to Physical Therapy in atimely manner and documents care according to the agency standards.

10.Maintains clients self-esteem, privacy andconfidentiality of personal information.

11.Assures client rights are protected and that allclients/caregivers are made aware of the clients rights and responsibilities.

12.Initiates emergency procedures as appropriate.

13.Clinical and administrative documentationadheres to agency, professional, and regulatory guidelines for timeliness andcontent.

14.Performs otherduties within scope of practice, as assigned by Sr. Director of ClinicalOperations

Utilizes establishedlines of authority and communications:

1.Communicate clear, concise, relevant, non-judgmentalinformation.

2.Maintain open lines of communication with allstaff.

3.Utilizes effective problem-solving/conflict resolutionskills.

4.Promotes supportive groupprocess.

Demonstrates personal and professionalaccountability:

1.Demonstrates knowledge of applicable Physical Therapystandards in accordance with Medicare Conditions of Participation andprofessional standards of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, as set forth bythe State of .

2.Accepts responsibility for personal and professionalaccountability for own practice.

3.Complies with and enforces all agency policies andprocedures.

4.Demonstrates effective priority setting and timemanagement skills.

5.Performs duties independently, without supervision.

6.Presents a positive image of the agency.

7.Demonstrates an attitude of caring when dealing withclients, families, and staff.

8.Complies with ethical conduct and displays competencyin performing assessments and treatment techniques according to professionalstandards.

9.Complies with timely, accurate, and appropriatedocumentation of care and communications pertaining to patient care.

Position Urgency:
Quick Start

Shifts:
Monday - Friday 8 am-5 pm

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
0

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Sub Specialty:
Physical Therapist

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13