Physical Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Therapy department leader, the Physical Therapist tests and evaluates patients’ physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients as part of a treatment plan. Develops a plan of care based upon impairments and functional limitations and identify interventions that are based upon evidence-based practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs and documents an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention. Review physician’s referral and patient’s medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.

Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and minimize further physical dysfunction in patients. Tests and measures patients’ strength, motor development, and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and record data. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for re-evaluation. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modification to an orthotic specialist.

Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in the patient’s chart or other documentation system. Documentation should be sufficient to demonstrate reasonable functional progress and provide complete information for billing third-party insurance programs. Records prognosis, treatments, responses, and progress in the patient’s chart or other documentation system. Documentation should be sufficient to demonstrate reasonable functional progress and provide complete information for billing third-party insurance programs.

Provides information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits, and any reasonable alternatives. Confers with the patient, medical practitioners, and other appropriate individuals in order to implement and adjust the intervention program.

Discharges patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow up care. Instruct patient, caregivers, and family in treatment procedures to be continued.

Directs and supervises supportive personnel, assessing their competence, delegating specific tasks to them, and establishing channels of communication. Teach physical therapy students as well as those in other health professions.

Other duties as requested to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision, and Shared Values.

SHARED VALUES

Service : We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork : We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity : We promote learning.

Integrity : We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapist license is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities :

Up to 1 / 3 of the time : sit; taste or smell

From 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the time : use hands to finger, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear

Up 2 / 3 of the time and more : stand; walk; push / pull; reach with hands and arms

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows :

None of the time : up to or more than 100 pounds

From 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the time : up to 50 pounds

This job has special vision requirements as follows :

Close; distance; color; peripheral; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions :

None of the time : extreme heat / cold; wet / humid; fumes / airborne particles; work with explosives; outdoor weather; Toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; vibration

The typical noise level for the work environment is : very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements : ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions :

From 3 – 4 hours per day : grasping firm / heavy & fine dexterity

From 5 – 6 hours per day : grasping : simple / light; repetitive use of hands

This is designated as a hard to fill position. Please refer to policy HR-A37

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