Physical Therapist

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

14d

About The Position

The staff physical therapist evaluates and treats patients to restore function after injury or illness and documents services to ensure proper payment. The position includes providing physical therapy in applicable or assigned inpatient, outpatient, school, and sports-event settings. The therapist may manage the care provided by physical therapist assistants and mentor students. The role also includes marketing services to potential patients and referral sources.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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