Physical Therapist

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

15d

About The Position

The staff physical therapist evaluates and treats patients to restore function after injury or illness and documents treatment to support appropriate payment. The role includes developing and updating treatment plans, determining readiness for discharge, and managing a caseload in accordance with industry, hospital, and departmental standards. The therapist may provide care in inpatient, outpatient, school, and sports-event settings when applicable or assigned, and may manage and mentor physical therapist assistants and students.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
Supervised clinical internship of at least four months.
License to practice physical therapy in the State of Nebraska.
BLS certification.
Driver's license.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients of all ages and diagnoses and develop treatment plans intended to prevent disability due to injury or illness.
Modify and update treatment plans to help patients achieve maximal improvement with therapy.
Recognize when a patient is ready for discharge and develop an appropriate discharge plan.
Complete required documentation accurately, completely, and on time, including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, physician updates, discharge information, Medicare paperwork, and re-certifications.
Manage a caseload in accordance with industry, hospital, and departmental standards.
Maintain current treatment knowledge by attending education courses, seminars, webinars, or other continuing education courses regularly.
Manage the care provided by a physical therapist assistant, ensuring treatment quality, progression, and quantity; educate, train, counsel, and discipline the assistant when necessary.
Attend mandatory meetings and complete hospital and departmental competencies within required timeframes.
Mentor students and complete associated paperwork.
Provide physical therapy in inpatient, outpatient, school, and sports-event settings when applicable or assigned.
Work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Follow rehabilitation billing regulations, productivity targets, progress guidelines, and other standards of care.
Market personal services and the organization's services to potential patients and referral sources through formal and informal methods.