Physical Therapist

Feather River Tribal Health, Inc.•Oroville, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This individual is responsible for implementation of the FRTH in-house Physical Therapy Program for patients that have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. The role involves evaluating patients referred for physical therapy, developing plans of care in conjunction with referring providers, and coordinating these plans with staff and other healthcare providers. The Physical Therapist is also responsible for timely documentation in the clinical record, working with FRTH departments to ensure accurate billing, and assisting with the development of physical therapy programs, policies, and patient education initiatives. Additionally, the position requires ensuring infection control for patient care equipment, submitting supply requests, and maintaining Problem Oriented Medical Records using various formats. Employees will set measurable goals with their supervisor, attend staff trainings and meetings, produce required reports, and adapt to evolving electronic health records functions.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Human relation skills to deal effectively with patients, clients, staff, Board members, community members, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to work independently and productively.
Ability to operate under the guidelines of the Provider Bylaws.
Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity, and appreciation of Native American culture, traditions, customs, and socioeconomic needs.
Knowledge of all confidentiality requirements as outlined in the Corporate Compliance Plan.
Ability to maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
Ability to meet deadlines and assigned projects in a timely, efficient manner.
Ability to make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9 and ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Graduate of accredited physical therapy program.
California physical therapy license or the ability to be licensed.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in physical therapy treatment to patients.
Ability to use variety of computer programs related to charting.
Current CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

Evaluation of patients referred for physical therapy.
Development of plans of care in conjunction with referring provider.
Coordinates the physical therapy plan of care with staff and other healthcare providers.
Timely documentation in the clinical record.
Work with FRTH departments to ensure timely and accurate billing.
Assists with development of programs and policies relating to physical therapy.
Assists with improvement of patient education programs.
Ensure infection control requirements of equipment used for patient care is done within set guidelines.
Submits supply requests to Lobby Receptionist to ensure supplies available for treatment.
Initiate and maintain Problem Oriented Medical Records (“S.O.A.P.” format) using dictated patient summaries, provider templates, and/or electronic health records.
Meet with supervisor to set measurable goals and objectives that are a requirement for the position, to be monitored by the supervisor and reviewed during the introductory period and annual performance evaluation.
Attend staff trainings and meetings as required.
Produce such reports and/or statements as required by supervisor.
Learn and implement electronic health records functions as they continue to evolve.
Perform other duties as assigned.