Lead Physical Therapist | Full Time

Gritman Medical Center•Moscow, ID

About The Position

The Lead Physical Therapist provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and develops and adjusts care plans based on patient assessments. The role provides clinical direction and leadership to physical therapy staff, supports high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, and works with the Director and other departments on patient care, scheduling, insurance, budgets, equipment, and program development. The position also serves as a liaison with community organizations and physicians and promotes physical therapy within the community. The work is performed indoors and involves regular exposure to blood-borne and other infectious diseases, patient contact in varied circumstances (including home environments), unpredictable situations, and potentially hazardous conditions. Off-site work may involve driving and limited outdoor exposure. The role may be subject to irregular hours or shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, post-graduate certificate, entry-level Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, or DPT, including successful completion of required affiliations.
Idaho Physical Therapist License.
BLS certification or completion upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists as needed.
Review patients’ functional needs and adjust care plans to support optimal outcomes.
Develop and implement plans of care based on thorough assessments, involving significant others when possible.
Practice within defined standards of care.
Direct support staff in helping patients achieve functional goals.
Communicate effectively with professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Follow hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; update documentation and maintain required prescriptions and signatures.
Support professional development for self and others through educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops, and stay current with professional literature.
Provide staff direction and leadership and promote physical therapy within the community.
Maintain and educate physical therapists and physical therapy assistants on insurance requirements to optimize documentation and patient care.
Collaborate with the Director on clinical issues related to patient care and patient complaints or grievances.
Partner with front office and billing staff to address insurance issues, referral triage, and problem solving.
Build relationships with hospital departments and serve as a liaison for protocol and future program development.
Create schedules and optimize inpatient and outpatient therapy coverage.
Monitor provider schedules and assist front office staff with wait times and patient scheduling.
Collaborate with the Director on budgets and evaluating minor and capital equipment needs.
Supervise and motivate physical therapists and physical therapy assistants to optimize service quality and patient therapy.
Collaborate with the Director on 90-day and annual performance evaluations for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
Develop relationships and serve as a liaison with contracted organizations and overseeing physicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.