Physical Therapist - Outpatient Physical Therapy - FT DAYS

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

Under valid referral process, carries out an individualized program of physical therapy, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and effective communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. Provides direct patient care within scope of practice. Seeks excellence in practice by utilizing evidence-based or best practice techniques. Has knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services. Is kind and welcoming to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or other factors. Provides counseling to patients and patients' families/caregivers about results of testing and recommended treatment options. Involves patients and families in goal setting and treatment decision making process. Appropriate supervision of Physical Therapy Assistant, with regular and timely communication. Appropriate use of Rehabilitation Aides. Continuously monitors patients' functional needs and progress, adjusting plan of care as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Clear, concise, and timely documentation including evaluation, plan of care, daily treatments, progress notes and discharge summaries. Clear and timely documentation of other conversations with or regarding patients (e.g. telephone encounter to document any discussions with patients, providers, vendors, etc.) Demonstrates integrity through compliance with insurance regulations, accountable billing procedures, judicious use of patient's resources, and HIPAA rules. Maintains good efficiency through effective use of downtime that occurs through patient no shows and/or cancellations. Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, Quality Improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Supportive to ancillary staff. This includes clear communication with front office staff and compliance with department procedures for scheduling, cancellations, no-shows, and any other duties primarily associated with the front office. Encourages innovation by enhancing professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-services, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature. Communicates in a kind and respectful manner to maintain a positive working relationship with all health professionals, ancillary staff, patients, and caregivers/family. Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.

Requirements

Current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligibility and evidence of application for licensure.
Pelvic floor physical therapists will have completed at least level 1 training through a training institution widely recognized by the profession.
Computer literacy skills.

Nice To Haves

Current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligibility and evidence of application for licensure.
Pelvic floor physical therapists will have completed at least Level 1 training through a training institution widely recognized in the profession

Responsibilities

Under valid referral process, carries out an individualized program of physical therapy, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and effective communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.
Provides direct patient care within scope of practice.
Seeks excellence in practice by utilizing evidence-based or best practice techniques.
Has knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
Is kind and welcoming to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or other factors.
Provides counseling to patients and patients' families/caregivers about results of testing and recommended treatment options.
Involves patients and families in goal setting and treatment decision making process.
Appropriate supervision of Physical Therapy Assistant, with regular and timely communication.
Appropriate use of Rehabilitation Aides.
Continuously monitors patients' functional needs and progress, adjusting plan of care as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Clear, concise, and timely documentation including evaluation, plan of care, daily treatments, progress notes and discharge summaries.
Clear and timely documentation of other conversations with or regarding patients (e.g. telephone encounter to document any discussions with patients, providers, vendors, etc.)
Demonstrates integrity through compliance with insurance regulations, accountable billing procedures, judicious use of patient's resources, and HIPAA rules.
Maintains good efficiency through effective use of downtime that occurs through patient no shows and/or cancellations.
Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, Quality Improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Supportive to ancillary staff. This includes clear communication with front office staff and compliance with department procedures for scheduling, cancellations, no-shows, and any other duties primarily associated with the front office.
Encourages innovation by enhancing professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-services, and workshops.
Keeps up to date on professional literature.
Communicates in a kind and respectful manner to maintain a positive working relationship with all health professionals, ancillary staff, patients, and caregivers/family.
Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.