Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

About The Position

Plans and implements individualized physical therapy treatment programs according to physical therapy principles and practices. Participates in clinical and operational functions for the department, hospital, and corporation, and provides direction and assistance to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, students, and therapy aides in patient care. Complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and Joint Commission guidelines. The role requires advanced clinical and interpersonal skills and behaviors that support the purpose of the department and hospital. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and revises plans of care, delivers and documents treatment, reassesses progress, supports discharge planning, and coordinates care with other services and members of the interdisciplinary team. The position also provides patient and caregiver education, supervises and mentors other therapy team members and students, and contributes to department operations, productivity, equipment maintenance, and organizational initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
State PT licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.
Clinical competency appropriate to the patient's age.

Responsibilities

Perform initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, and develop individualized plans of care.
Demonstrate knowledge of diagnoses and conditions treated in physical therapy; select, perform, and interpret examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.
Perform and interpret standardized evaluations appropriate to the patient.
Identify actual or potential problems affecting the physical therapy treatment plan or overall patient plan of care.
Establish specific treatment goals based on assessment results and design age-, education-, and culture-appropriate interventions.
Coordinate and integrate the treatment plan with other services and revise it as indicated.
Implement and manage comprehensive treatment plans and participate in patient discharge planning.
Use a range of physical therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity.
Coordinate with others involved in patient care to support interdisciplinary, quality care, and use appropriate safety measures.
Reassess patient status and goal achievement, redefine problems, and modify goals and treatment as indicated.
Provide discharge and follow-up information, including referrals to community resources when appropriate.
Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes; provide educational materials as indicated.
Complete plan-of-care and patient/family education documentation, and document assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge legibly and promptly in the medical record.
Maintain documentation that meets chart-review standards, with appropriate measurable goals, clear treatment notes, and proper abbreviations and medical terminology.
Attend scheduled staff and team meetings and mandatory in-services; manage assignments thoroughly and on time.
Assist with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies, and complete charge and productivity documentation accurately and promptly.
Work respectfully with other team members and comply with department policies and procedures.
Communicate in a manner that supports Prisma Health's purpose and reflects favorably on the therapy department and Prisma Health.
Assume additional team or department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership.
Supervise and mentor Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Rehab Aides; delegate tasks to Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs using sound judgment; and provide professional, constructive feedback.
Supervise Physical Therapy students as assigned, participate in student orientation, and provide learning experiences, feedback, and timely evaluations.
Meet team and department productivity standards and follow efficient scheduling standards.
Establish annual goals aligned with corporate and department initiatives and provide information on progress toward those goals.
Support corporate leadership initiatives and seek consultation or supervision when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.