MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Interprets physician referrals, as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals.Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts the individualized treatment plan based on the patient's response to treatment and provides status updates to physicians. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.Plans for patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, and ordering equipment with direction of evaluating/supervising therapist. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patientCompletes all required documentation with appropriate co-signatures, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and records patient care and progress of each patient assigned as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.  Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines. Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards.Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist.  Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exerciseParticipates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.  Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needsPursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature.  Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requestedMust be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRE

License/Registration/Certification:   Licensed pending physical therapist must fulfill the following requirements:  Never been licensed as a physical therapy in any state.  Received an authorization letter from IDFPR stating eligible for licensure except for passing the exam or license pending.  As license pending, expected complete all the principal duties of a physical therapist and work under the supervision of an onsite physical therapists with all documentation co-signed.  Remain in this status until the next examination is given and you successfully pass the examination.  If do not pass the examination, then will not be able to stay in a pending license physical therapist job code. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required).

Issued by (Governing Body): Applicable state of practice in Wisconsin or Illinois; American Heart Association (AHA)

Level of Education:  Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.  

Field of Study (if applicable): Physical Therapy

Years of Experience:  No experience required

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Intermediate computer skillsExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skillsDemonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skillsSuccessfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standardsTeam members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workdayMust be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead. Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distanceMust be able to:push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person presentPosition requires repetitive use of hands:
Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day
Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilizationMust have functional use of senses to allow for effective communicationExposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as neededPosition may require travel; therefore may be exposed to road and weather hazardsOperates all equipment necessary to perform the job

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties