PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree

Additional requirements:

• Type of degree: Bachelor of Science or equivalent
• Area of study or major: Physical Therapy
• Preferred educational qualifications: N/A
• Position specific testing requirement: N/A 

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current Physical Therapy license in State of Ohio.
• Current CPR certification required at time of hire.

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required:  No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: 1-3 years of job-related experience.

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to multi-task with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
• Dependable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and prioritization skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Working Conditions:       

• May be exposed to loud noises.
• May be exposed to aggressive, violent behavior from patients, family members and/or visitors.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids, blood and/or airborne pathogens.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions which may occur in emergency situations or with a heavy workload.

Organizational Standards

• Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.
• Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.
• Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
• Reports to work as required.

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Evaluates, treats, documents, delegates, and discharges patients per service guidelines.
• Engages in interdisciplinary patient care management.   
• Bills appropriately for services and supplies provided as indicated through matching of documentation and service charges.
• Provides oversight of Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Participates in programs/service performance improvement activities.
• Manages case load per department standards.
• Engages in patient satisfaction efforts and looks for opportunities to ensure that all patients have a satisfying experience.
• Passes all required hospital/department competencies and related testing; applies to everyday performance.