PHYSICAL THERAPIST II (PRN)

The Christ Hospital Health Network•OH, OH

About The Position

The Physical Therapist II evaluates, plans, and implements physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and help patients return to their maximum function. The position follows The Christ Hospital and department policies for documentation, attendance, education, and related matters, and treats staff, patients, and visitors with respect and courtesy. The role includes evaluating patients, setting individualized and measurable goals, implementing and revising treatment plans, reassessing progress, and documenting care in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements. The therapist collaborates with the treatment team, provides appropriate leadership and supervision to supportive staff and interns, and educates patients and families about evaluation results, treatment plans, body mechanics, and home exercises. Treatment may include topical drugs as permitted by the State Practice Act and treatment of pelvic disorders. The position also involves professional development, participation in performance improvement and educational activities, mentoring and intern support, community service, and departmental productivity and clinic-management activities. These include maintaining accurate encounter forms and documentation, helping maintain supplies and clinic organization, reporting equipment maintenance needs, and supporting revenue-cycle processes.

Requirements

Degree in physical therapy from an approved APTA school.
Licensed to practice physical therapy.
CPR certified.
Customer service and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of outpatient experience is preferred; new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients using appropriate assessment tools, document objective findings, and complete evaluations according to departmental policy.
Develop individualized treatment programs and realistic, measurable goals based on the patient's diagnosis, status, functional goals, prognosis, learning ability, physical and mental status, and anticipated lifestyle.
Record the treatment plan in the flowsheet for assistive personnel before the first follow-up visit and complete and fax the plan of care to the physician when required before that visit.
Evaluate the need for equipment and follow-up care when indicated.
Record a Pain Analogue Score at every visit and document objective measurements at least every eighth visit.
Update or revise goals at least every eighth visit, or document that goals remain appropriate based on objective measures.
Send physician updates to the referring practitioner at least every 10th visit or every 30 days, as required by Medicare.
Implement and appropriately progress or revise treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team, documenting program progression on the flowsheet.
Provide appropriate leadership and supervision to supportive or assistive staff and interns, and adhere to department safety standards and complete incident reports as indicated.
Counsel patients and families about evaluation results, treatment plans and goals, body mechanics, and home exercises, and complete the patient-family education record.
Discharge patients to a Home Exercise Program if progress toward goals is not documented.
Use updated treatment techniques, as evidenced by continuing education records and peer review; accommodate walk-ins throughout the day.
Meet documentation audit benchmarks, complete patient-related documentation accurately and promptly, use approved abbreviations, and comply with hospital, department, and regulatory requirements.
Document exercise-program progression, including resistance, repetitions, time, and position, and indicate skilled care; complete progress notes before the patient's physician visit.
Participate in performance improvement programs and initiatives, including data collection, and articulate outcomes and improvements for the department and organization.
Complete mandatory education and participate in educational opportunities, mentoring, new-employee and intern orientation, clinical intern programs, community service, and activities promoting physical therapy.
Meet the clinician productivity benchmark established at the beginning of the fiscal year and use downtime productively.
Maintain up-to-date documentation, help maintain adequate supply inventory and clean, organized clinic and staff-office areas, and notify appropriate personnel of equipment maintenance or repair needs.
Make marketing visits to area physicians as recorded in the marketing log.
Complete encounter forms accurately and promptly, include treatment notes for BWC and MVA encounters, respond to clerical requests for additional information promptly, and use The Christ Hospital information services appropriately.
Promote a positive working atmosphere and professional image.