The Physical Therapist position requires current Physical Therapy skills to evaluate, plan, implement and/or delegate a comprehensive plan of patient care in the orthopedic, pre/post-surgical, neurological, and health/wellness service areas.
Perform evaluations that include patient/client functional status appropriate to the patient/client diagnosis, needs or condition.
Collect, analyze, and integrate the information in the evaluations from all sources of the health care team including sources such as but not limited to; patient/family interview, patient observation, RN, MD, and other discipline specific assessments. Ability to integrate this information to set appropriate plan of care for therapy services.
Elicits information from patient/client on the identified needs and priorities and incorporate this into the assessment and plan of care.
Set specific goals in the plan of care as determined at the time of the evaluation. Specific goals will assist each patient/client in restoring, improving, or maintaining each patient/client optimal level performance in self-care, self-responsibility, independence, and quality of life.
Adheres to the Department and Organizational Policies/Procedures and Treatment Protocols in all clinical areas.
Perform and document re-evaluations or re-assessments with the revision of treatment plans and goals according to standards and at regular intervals. This is dependent upon the patient/client significant change in condition or diagnosis, or per standards of care intervals.
Perform telehealth/virtual visits using appropriate documentation and coding standards of care.
Provide patient/client education that will assist them in meeting their goals and increase their functional skills and improve their quality of life and health.
Act as a resource for the development, refinement, and revision of patient educational materials for quality service delivery.
Collaborates with the full care team to provide appropriate patient care information and alters treatment plan as needed by incorporating information obtained by other team members into the treatment plan.
Ability to determine the need for further treatment, discharge, or continuation of care with appropriate services including prescribed fitness. Ability to provide appropriate information to subsequent providers related to the patient/client's plan of care and services when a patient moves to different services.
Provides direct supervision to Physical Therapy Assistant, Exercise Specialist, and Rehab Aide staff for patient/client treatment and programs.
Delegates patients appropriately to assistant and exercise staff with clear communication and guidance as needed for successful patient care outcomes.
Provides answers to the Assistant Therapist/Exercise Specialist questions and provides feedback and education for treatment techniques and treatment progression.
Provides clear and concise information to support staff for accurate assistance in patient scheduling, registration and financial information.
Orients new staff, students, and volunteers as appropriate.
Completes authorization or certification for care in a timely manner to allow for continuity of care for outpatient physical therapy.
Assists in obtaining orders and written prescriptions for appropriate therapy. Follows up as necessary in accordance with developed standards.
Perform accurate, appropriate, and timely documentation according to the standards, protocols, and pathways as appropriate. Completes documentation within 3 days of the completed visit or before next scheduled visit for therapy services.
Follows policies and procedures for appropriate billing in a timely manner for patient care.
Understands and properly utilizes Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes in accordance with documented services performed during treatment. Demonstrates an understanding of the 8-minute rule' vs. substantial portion methodology' to appropriately apply coding for services performed. Understands and incorporates all other rules, laws and regulations pertaining to patient billing and documentation for quality patient care.
Utilizes technology for communication with team as appropriate. Utilize email, internet, voicemail, and other technology to create an efficient environment for teamwork.
Ability to utilize all technology to assist with meeting patient care needs, quality management reviews, and outcome information and improving quality patient care outcomes. Able to utilize technology in monitoring patient information, quality improvement processes, and program evaluation.
Participates in the development of new programs or program changes and methods by which a specific service department or program can expand and better serve the community.
Participates in networking and professional collaboration to promote Therapy Services clinics or programs.
Ability to learn new methods of service delivery as appropriate and as they arise.
Works to embody Pinnacle and Valley Medical Center's Mission, Vision, Values in work duties.
Participates in educational activities, providing in-services following the attendance of continuing education courses.
Participates in the strategic plan initiatives led by Strategic Leaders.
Participates in community service/volunteering events.
Assists Department Leadership in setting goals and objectives for the clinical services for specific programs or overall service and program delivery.
Meets department-specific productivity standards.
Creates, collects, analyzes data to participate in department process improvement as related to program evaluations, patient care needs or as directed by Director, Manager, Clinical Lead, or designee.
Understands and values research in critically looking at individual patient care and program development and process or outcome improvement. Shares this with others and show evidence of growth in practice area.
Always maintains safe and efficient patient care areas to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and staff. Maintains a clean workstation and safely handles technology.
Actively seeks new ways to work with patients via new equipment or supplies, new treatment, or evaluation methods, and serves as a resource to other staff in the use of equipment and treatment techniques.
Participate in ongoing identification of risks for department or team and provide feedback regarding the development of strategies for preparedness.
Fulfill clinical/non-clinical role, as assigned during an emergency. Continue to provide appropriate care, treatment, and services to our patients during an emergency.
Provide feedback to team on evaluation of emergency operations for department/team and assist to return department to normal operations as assigned.
Current or in process Washington State PT License or Interim License
Current BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Professional appearance
Effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set priorities and work accurately and independently.
Demonstrates ability to communicate and to work effectively with the physical, emotional, socioeconomical, and developmental abilities and needs of all age groups, cultural and social backgrounds, and other diversity related contributors