Director Physical Therapy-GWVNH

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Job : 286757

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Provides direct patient care/physical therapy services to a caseload of residents in a non‑CMS skilled care facility. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Physical Therapy department and performs administrative duties inherent in the position. Supervises one Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), students (if the PT elects to precept), and any department volunteers. Participates in key organizational committees including Performance Improvement, Safety and Falls committees.

• REVIEWS REQUEST FOR SERVICES:
  Reviews requests for physical therapy services, establishes service and program priorities, and coordinates programs and services with other departments.
• PLAN AND COORDINATES CLINICAL TRAINING:
  Plans, coordinates, and supervises clinical training of physical therapy students in the facility; develops and coordinates clinical research programs, study projects, and audit activities related to patient treatment.
• DEVELOP, ESTABLISH, AND REVIEW POLICIES:
  Develops and establishes departmental policies and procedures, and completes annual review of all departmental and facilities policies and recommends modifications.
• PERSONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:
  Participates in personal and departmental professional growth through continuing education programs required for state licensure and national state board certification, in‑service activities, professional meetings, community involvement, and independent study.
• SUPERVISES AND EVALUATES THE DIRECTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:
  Supervises and evaluates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), a Restorative Technician, students, and volunteers.
• PROVIDES HIGH‑QUALITY PATIENT CARE:
  Develops and implements physical therapy programs based on residents' needs and skill levels. Provides high‑quality patient care, including screening and evaluating, program planning, treatment implementation, and documentation. Develop and implement individualized Physical Therapy programs and regimens based on each patient's needs and skill level. Participates in clinical team admissions and Resident Care Conferences. Reviews requests for services and programs and coordinates with other departments.
  
  Oversight of departmental function, performance in management of department staff, resident care, interpersonal relationships, reporting, and equipment management and use.
• TRAINING STAFF:
  Trains staff in new or revised work/treatment methods, and procedures for the administration of therapy.
• PARTICIPATES IN TEAM MEETINGS:
  Participates in team meetings for the purpose of coordinating and evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care. Serves as the Physical Therapy department representative on committees.
• INVENTORIES AND REQUISITIONS SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT:
  Inventories and requisitions of supplies and equipment needed to perform physical therapy services, and the effectiveness of patient care. Monitor and maintain equipment in good working order.
• MAINTAINS DEPARTMENTAL RECORDS:
  Maintains departmental administrative and patient care records, including attendance, patient progress, ongoing departmental patient care audit activities, in services, equipment procurement and maintenance, and monthly and annual reports.
• OTHER DUTIES:
  Perform all other job‑related…