PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Details

Job Location

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center - Fort Worth, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Description

Description :

The Physical Therapist (PT) conducts assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential. The PT also plans, implements, and supervises therapeutic programs which include therapeutic exercises, gait training, range of motion testing and exercise, maintenance therapies, heat treatments, baths, and other activities normally performed by a physical therapist.

JOB DUTIES / KNOWLEDGE :

• Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore physical function, improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Rehab Director, or designed professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Guides and teaches the patient in techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient's involvement in the decision affecting his / her care.
• Instructs other agency personnel and patients family members in activities of physical therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient's plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome.
• Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review, or the quality Assurance / Improvement Program.
• Supervises PTA treating evaluated patient and is available for phone conference.
• Credentialed wound care Physical therapist participates in wound care per agency policy and procedure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients movement, writing, and speaking.

Qualifications

JOB PERFORMANCE :

Demonstrates initiative and skills in planning and organizing work

MISSION / AGENCY STANDARDS :

Demonstrates organizational awareness and commitment

Observes confidentiality policy at all times

Observes attendance and attire polices

Complies with all other related policies, procedures and requests

Conserves agency resources

COMMUNICATION SKILLS :

Demonstrates interpersonal understanding and utilizes effective communication skills

Exhibits behaviors of cooperation

PERSONAL / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT :

Continuing education and personal / professional development responsibilities

Exhibits adaptability, flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior

SERVICE EXCELLENCE :

Service Excellence 50% of yearly evaluation

PROBLEM SOLVING :

Exhibit critical thinking abilities and applies them for continuous improvement of services and the agency

QUALIFICATIONS :

DEGRESS OF TRAVEL :

Home visits and / or hourly patient care daily. Periodic office meetings.

Must have reliable transportation and agency-required liability insurance.

DEGRESS OF DISRUPTION TO ROUTINE, OVERTIME :

Must be able to adapt to client status and needs as directed. Schedule changes daily due to staffing, client condition and needs, new clients, etc.

SAFETY HAZARDS IN JOB :

Possible infections from clients, auto accident, unsafe neighborhoods.

afe neighborhoods.