We are looking for a Physical Therapist for this position. This individual will be both treating and managing.
Directs and develops clinical and supportive operations (where applicable), develops operational departmental budget, assures customer service, participates in strategic planning, provides performance feedback to staff. Provides services to patients / clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Restores function, provide prevention education, promote health, wellness and fitness, alleviate pain and prevent / minimize disability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCLINICAL SKILLS
Delivers quality carePursues educational opportunitiesShares knowledge with others
Uses a wide variety of techniques & technologiesCustomizes treatment & communications to individual patient needs (IE cultural & cognitive)Plans for discharge appropriate to setting & circumstances in a timely manner (IE HEP, equipment, family teaching)Develops professional discipline specific policies and proceduresProvides clinical oversight, direction, and development of best practicesAssess clinical competenciesCoaches, counsels, & implements corrective action plansDOCUMENTATIONUses objective measurements appropriate to substantiate care
Completes documentation on the date of serviceInterventions selected match treatment delivered & meet regulatory standards (IE 3 hr. rule, 8 min. rule)Documentation substantiates charges selectedDocumentation meets clinical policy & procedure guidelines (frequency, timeliness-weekly / monthly notes & discharge instructions)Reviews staff documentation for compliance with policies and procedures.TEAM EFFORTAdheres to productivity standard
Efficiently & effectively schedules patientsDemonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide coverage @ other sites, adjust work schedule to meet needs, assist others to cover patients)Program development & involvementStaff & student developmentEmbraces change and promotes positive work environmentMANAGEMENTDirects, counsels and develops staffDevelops leadership skills
Completes Performance Development Plans (PDPs)Assures adequate staffing department to meet regulatory requirements & productivity standardsIdentifies & resolves daily operational issuesCompletes operational budgetsControls expenses and works towards financial targetsEmbraces and implements new processes and techniquesMarkets program and develops referrals.COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTSBy understanding and adhering to current standards of, guide for professional conduct including the code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
By providing appropriate supervision to assistants, therapy aides and students.PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITYBy securing all information in confidential space, overseeing and following compliance of confidentiality policies.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a clinical discipline required
Work Experience3-5 years of clinical experience required
Prior supervisory experience preferredLicenses / CertificationsClinical license in Physical Therapy required