DescriptionThe Physical/Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients based on findings, completing documentation in a timely manner, communicating with physicians and other members of the medical team, and supervising therapist assistants and aides in direct patient care and related activities.RequirementsQualifications and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited PT/OT School
- State of North Carolina Therapy License Required
- Current CPR Certification
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and demands
- Comfortable using email, internet applications, and practice management software
- Strong customer orientation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the followingPatient Care
- Conducts evaluations including reviewing patients' medical histories, testing and measuring strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function
- Prepares treatment plans describing a strategy, purpose, goals, and anticipated outcome
- Administers manual techniques and applies modalities/physical agents
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit conferring with physician and other practitioners when appropriate
- Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instruct patients on at-home exercises
- Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, discharge, summaries, and charges timely, legibly, and in compliance with applicable requirements
- Assist with business and administrative facets of the practice as deemed necessary by the manager including marketing activities
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information
- Discharges patients from therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provides or facilitates appropriate follow-up care
Supervises Clinic Personnel
- Adequately supervises therapist assistants and/or aides in direct patient care and related activities. Has a positive influence on others
- Assists in training and orientation of new staff
Communication
- Demonstrates effective written, verbal, non-verbal, and electronic communication skills
- Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and co-workers. Communicates effectively with patients and co-workers, constructively exchanging information and opinions. Treats all others with respect
- Exercises good judgment in communication with regard to confidentiality, timing, circumstances, place, and person
Problem Solving/Judgment
- Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking
- Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives
- Identifies and works proactively to solve problems
Patient Service
- Demonstrates willingness and ability to go the extra mile in meeting patient needs. Represents the clinic professionally
- Identifies and responds appropriately to patient needs utilizing available resources. Keeps composure under stress. Is approachable and compassionate
Time Management
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on clinic demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision
Productivity
- Overall productivity in terms of visits/day and procedures/visit is at the level of peers
- Number of new patients seen is at the level of peers
Time and Attendance
- Is punctual for shift. If applicable, obtains authorization for overtime from a supervisor
- Observes policies regarding schedule changes, breaks/meals, time off, and calling in sick
Safety
- Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others and of the clinic and equipment
- Demonstrates environmental awareness by maintaining work areas in clean and unobstructed order
- Follows policy when accidents occur
Other Responsibilities
- May conduct training programs or participate in training medical and nursing students and other workers in physical therapy techniques and objectives
- Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability
- Conduct research in physical therapy
- Advise on health risks in the workplace and home and on health-related transition to retirement
- Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques and objectives for students and nurses and other medical staff
- Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Director of Therapy
- Performs other duties as required and assigned by Manager, including schedule changes and travel to office locations as assigned