PHYSICAL THERAPY THERAPIST

MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Fall River Mills, CA

17d•$49 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Physical Therapy Manager, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the directing of physical therapy services. The Physical Therapist maintains efficient and effective department operations while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. This job description is intended to identify some of the primary duties and responsibilities. Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S sole and absolute discretion.

Requirements

Three (3) or more years of previous experience in physical therapy preferred.
Current California licensure or certification as a physical therapist.
Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of disease processes and related causative factors.
Knowledge of benefits/ values of rehabilitative medicine and physical therapy agents.
Knowledge of infection control, sterile techniques and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and equipment.
Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.
Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications.
Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.
Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include payroll, material produced for union negotiations, personnel information, and other information obtained during the course of performing job duties that is confidential.
Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.
Other duties as assigned.
Coordinates and supervises operation of the department, administers physical agents prescribed by a referring physician.
Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and assures competency of all personnel.
Assists in the formulating budget, evaluations, department performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines.
Develops and implements system of reviewing department charges, ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician if needed.
Ability to perform an appropriate assessment of all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation and makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluations effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/ spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
Complies with ongoing departmental inspections of equipment and physical space, makes recommendations regarding equipment utilization and needs.
Interacts professionally with patient/ family and involves patient/ family in the formation of a plan of care.
Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
Studies current trends and developments in rehabilitative medicine through current literature and professional society.
Trains personnel utilizing on-the-job training for nursing and other hospital staff, as well as departmental staff.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Wears identification while on duty.
Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
Attends all meetings as appropriate.
Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties.