Physical Therapist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Maintain a full patient load.

  
  


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  Expected to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides according to Iowa laws.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  Promote rehab services within the hospital and the community.

  
  


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  Must be knowledgeable of new laws and guidelines that affect physical therapy including standards of Evidence Based Practice. 

  
  


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  Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy.

  
  


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  Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.

  
  


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  Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.

  
  


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  Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

  
  


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  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.

  
  

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Perform other duties as assigned

  
  

Professional Requirements

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  Complete annual education requirements.

  
  


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  Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

  
  


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  Report to work on time and as scheduled.

  
  


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  Wear identification while on duty.

  
  


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  Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

  
  


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  Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

  
  


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  Comply with all organizational policies.

  
  


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  Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with CCMH PRIDE values.

  
  


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  Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

  
  


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  Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

  
  

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

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  BS Degree in physical therapy (PT)

  
  


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  2 years of clinical experience with a varied patient population.

  
  


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  Current Iowa PT license

  
  


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  CPR certification

  
  

Organizational/Core Competencies:

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  Quality Service

  
  


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  Team Work

  
  


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  Communication

  
  


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  Respect for Others

  
  


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  Time and Priority Management