Lead Physical Therapist | Full Time

Gritman Medical Center•Moscow, ID

About The Position

The Lead Physical Therapist provides direct patient care and evaluates patients’ functional needs and outcomes, consulting with other specialists as needed. The role develops and adjusts plans of care based on thorough assessments, works toward optimal patient outcomes, and directs support staff in achieving patients’ functional goals. It also provides leadership and direction to physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, supports their professional development, and promotes physical therapy within the community. The Lead Physical Therapist collaborates with the Director and other departments on clinical issues, patient complaints and grievances, budgets, equipment needs, performance evaluations, protocol development, and future programs. The role coordinates inpatient and outpatient coverage and scheduling, supports front office and billing staff with insurance and referral issues, and liaises with contracted organizations and overseeing physicians. The position follows hospital and departmental policies and standards, maintains accurate clinical documentation, and contributes to quality improvement, safety, and infection control.

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.
Demonstrated excellent communication and leadership skills.

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.
Design and implement plans of care based on thorough assessment, involving significant others when possible.
Practice within defined standards of care and direct support staff in achieving patient functional goals.
Communicate effectively with professionals and support staff to support 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.
Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops; keep current with professional literature.
Provide direction and leadership to staff and serve as a resource promoting 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 on 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 coverage for inpatient and outpatient therapy.
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 care.
Collaborate with the Director on 90-day and annual performance evaluations for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
Develop relationships and act as a liaison with contracted organizations and overseeing physicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.