Physical Therapist

INTRINSIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide assessments/evaluations and other physical therapy services to patients and/or clients for the purpose of injury prevention and rehabilitation as well as health promotion. Participate in activities and training to promote and attain regulatory compliance at the local, state, and federal level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

• Evaluate patients/clients, and develop a plan of care with associated goals including quantifiable physical and functional targets
• Provide assessments, treatments, instructions, and other physical therapy services according to the scope of practice limitations per State statute
• Retain the responsibility for all delegated tasks to other licensees and support personnel. Ensure proper and adequate supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant and support personnel
• Participate in professional and facility enhancement programs and activities as required by the Director of Clinical Services
• Ensure proficient services through proper patient and equipment scheduling
• Comply with the Facility’s Comprehensive Compliance Plan (CCP) which includes but is not limited to: Business & Clinical Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, HIPAA, Human Resources and Code of Conduct as well as all facility policies and procedures and educational requirements associated the CCP
• Assist with leadership of the physical therapy department
• Comply with all local, state and federal regulations training and instruction requirements as well as any other standards that govern healthcare services provision
• Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning, maintenance support operations of the clinic’s physical plant, patient care equipment, and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards and EHS policies and procedures
• Carry out EHS duties as designated policy and/or by the Director of Clinical Services
• Uphold Crow Therapies values as the core of our work environment: Positive Attitude, Ethical, Adaptability, Kindness

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program approved by the Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in *Insert Name of State*
• A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post-training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position.
• A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY:

Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally:

• Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance
• Lifting routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from
• Floor to waist
• Waist to shoulder
• Shoulder to overhead
• Carrying loads of 5-10# for 40-50’
• Pushing loads of 5-150# on casters, runners, or pulleys
• Sustaining a grip for 1-2 minutes of 40-50#
• Guarding a “lift load” of 120-140#

EXPOSURE DETERMINATION:

• Has the potential for Hazardous Substance Exposure due to work duties
• Has the potential for Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure due to work duties

HIPAA STATUS:

• Has been determined as eligible for access to/use of PHI & EPHI based on work duties and responsibilities in compliance with ‘minimal necessary’ standards