Therapist-Physical II

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patients to establish functional, measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities. Provides treatment according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Plans for discharge and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Provides leadership support, participates on hospital committees, serves as a resource and ambassador for performance improvement to clinical and management staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Completes assigned goals.

Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information.

Develops a written plan of care.

Provides treatment according to established goals on plan of care.

Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and reassesses patient's functional status as needed.

Provides discharge planning information which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.

Contributes to the development of staff and students.

Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.

Documents interventions/care in the patient's medical record.

Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description         Minimum Required           Preferred/Desired

              3 years clinical experience or advanced training and certification in area of primary assignment.          

Education

Description         Minimum Required           Preferred/Desired

Training

Description         Minimum Required           Preferred/Desired

                             Advanced training and/or certification in area of primary practice.

Special Skills

Description         Minimum Required           Preferred/Desired

              Basic computer literacy skills.      

Licensure

Description         Minimum Required           Preferred/Desired

              BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HER;PT 

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships

Yes

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label     Short Description             Full Description

Sedentary           Very light energy level     Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light      Moderate energy level     Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium High energy level             Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy    Very high energy level     Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. 

Functional Demands Rating

Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination        Near Vision         Far Vision           Depth Perception              Hearing

Yes        Accurate             Accurate             Minimal Moderate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other