Physical Therapy

Paxxon Healthcare Services•Batavia, IL

10d•$50 - $52

About The Position

A Physical Therapist is a skilled, registered, and licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients referred by a physician. Treatment may use physical modalities, exercise, and the supervision of physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians to relieve pain and restore function. Physical Therapists work with an interdisciplinary team and are responsible for scheduling, evaluating, treating, coordinating and supervising assistants and technicians, documenting services, participating in staff meetings, and identifying potential patients who may need skilled treatment. The position requires timely patient evaluations, individualized plans of care with objective short- and long-term goals, ongoing reassessment and treatment adjustments, and accurate clinical and billing documentation. Physical Therapists apply appropriate techniques and precautions, communicate with physicians, patients, families and facility staff, and coordinate discharge planning. They also demonstrate knowledge of applicable insurance guidelines, contribute to efficient and high-quality department operations, and provide clinical supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Techs as requested.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum.
Licensed in the state of practice by the Board of Physical Therapy.
Provide an acceptable Criminal Background Check.
Able to lift 35 pounds and safely move, lift, or transfer patients.
Able to stand for extended periods.
Demonstrate appropriate and applicable fine motor skills.
Demonstrate adequate visual acuity for safety during patient interactions.

Responsibilities

Evaluate each newly referred patient accurately and promptly, within 48 business hours of the referral date, and develop an appropriate plan of care with realistic, measurable short- and long-term goals.
Obtain an adequate patient history and referring diagnosis, use appropriate evaluation procedures and tools, and re-evaluate patients over time.
Adapt treatment programs as needed, notify physicians of patient status, and obtain approval for continued treatment.
Complete daily documentation that accounts for services from clinical and billing perspectives, including patient progress, treatment modifications, equipment, home programs, handouts, and communications with physicians and the patient's POA.
Select and use appropriate physical therapy techniques, maintain patient dignity and rapport, follow precautions and contraindications, and consider the patient's discharge plan and home setting.
Coordinate treatment planning across disciplines when appropriate and end services when the patient has achieved maximum functional benefit.
Contact physicians to clarify diagnoses or orders, change treatment, or discharge patients.
Consult with the patient's POA, nurses, social workers, occupational and speech therapists, and physicians to develop effective discharge plans.
Inform facility personnel and family members about equipment use and attend patient-related meetings in accordance with facility policy.
Demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines applicable to rehabilitation services.
Perform other duties necessary for efficient, economical, and quality department operations; maintain a professional appearance; and suggest and assist with department improvements.
Demonstrate leadership by using support personnel for activities that do not require a licensed physical therapist.
Provide clinical supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Techs as requested.