Physical Therapist

WINDBER HOSPITAL INC•Johnstown, CO

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates, treats, and instructs patients to prevent, correct, and alleviate impairments and functional limitations resulting from injury or pathology. The role helps patients reach their maximum performance potential while learning to live within their capabilities. The position is full-time, day shift, based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with no travel percentage listed. The therapist performs patient evaluations and treatments, prepares evaluations and plans of care, documents progress and discharge information, and follows up with referring physicians. Treatments may use exercise, heat, cold, electrical stimulation, water, ultrasound, massage, and traction. The therapist reviews charts for contraindications, modifies positioning or programs when appropriate, and instructs patients in the correct use of devices and braces. The position includes clinical supervision and delegation to physical therapy assistants, aides, secretaries, and students; participation in performance improvement, staff training, monthly statistics, and physician engagement; and adherence to professional, departmental, hospital, referral, and confidentiality standards. The therapist may assume the Director of Physical Therapy’s duties in that person’s absence.

Requirements

Current, valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State Physical Therapy License.
Valid cardio-pulmonary resuscitation certification.
Valid driver’s license.
If designated as a driver, provide proof of insurance; motor vehicle record checks are conducted upon hire and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or equivalent in a physical therapy field preferred.
One to two years of related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient evaluations, including assessments of joint range of motion, strength, sensation, reflexes, transfers, balance, posture, and gait.
Complete evaluations within the specified timelines and document evaluation results and appropriate plans of care.
Write therapy plans and progress reports using SOAP format; perform and document re-evaluations every 30 days.
Document patient progress and status for the referring physician when the patient is scheduled to visit, and send discharge summaries to the physician within two days of discharge.
Administer therapeutic exercise, heat, cold, electrical stimulation, water, ultrasound, massage, and traction in an age-appropriate and safe manner.
Recognize indications, contraindications, and precautions for treatment modalities; review charts for contraindications and modify patient positioning or prescribed programs when necessary.
Provide clinical supervision to staff and students, delegate duties and patient care as appropriate, orient students, provide feedback, and complete mid-term and final student evaluations.
Measure and assess patients for devices or braces, explain their purpose and use, and confirm patient understanding.
Follow American Physical Therapy Association guidelines and department and hospital policies; treat patients only with a referral from a licensed physician and maintain patient confidentiality.
Submit and access patient claim and eligibility information through Navinet; enter diagnostic and demographic information within 24 hours of the initial evaluation and file approval, eligibility, and benefits documentation in the patient’s chart.
Assist with the Performance Improvement Program by compiling data and recommending improvements based on analysis.
Provide annual in-service training for rehabilitation staff with appropriate information and visual aids; training is to last 30 minutes.
Provide and monitor monthly statistics and send them to the Director of Rehab by the seventh of each month.
Educate local physicians about services and participate in departmental marketing as requested by the Director of Rehab Services.
Recommend and fit braces and orthotics and educate patients about their use.
Assist with generalized duties, place documents in patient charts, schedule treatment visits, follow standard precaution guidelines, and perform other assigned duties.
May assume the duties of the Director of Physical Therapy in that person’s absence.