Physical Therapist

Overview

Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.

Develops a Plan of Care to promote optimum function and safety as documented in the clinical record.

• Maintain a full patient load.
• Expected to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides according to Iowa laws.
• Verify they have appropriate orders, carry out evaluations, perform appropriate treatments and consult with medical professionals as needed to provide optimal health care to the patients.
• Promote rehab services within the hospital and the community.
• Must be knowledgeable of new laws and guidelines that affect physical therapy including standards of Evidence Based Practice.
• Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies.
• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with CCMH PRIDE values.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

• Masters or Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree, Required.
• 2 years of clinical experience with a varied patient population.
• Current Iowa PT license
• CPR certification

• Quality Service
• Team Work
• Communication
• Respect for Others
• Time and Priority Management