Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, establishing a plan of care and treating patients who require physical therapy services. S/he delivers patient care within accepted boundaries of Physical Therapy Practice as defined by the New Mexico State Board of Physical Therapy, standards and policies accepted by the American Physical Therapy Association, Gila Regional Medical Center and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.

• Assesses the patient based on a referral from an appropriate provider.
• Plans care based on the physical, psychosocial, age and medical needs of the patient, and involves the patient, as well as the family/caregiver in the planning and delivery of care.
• Delivers safe, appropriate, planned patient care with accurate and timely documentation. Accurately communicates care and patient condition to patient, family, and all others involved in patient’s care.
• Document treatments, evaluations, discharges and progress reports.
• Notifies physician in a timely, appropriate manner with regard to the condition and status of the patient.
• Ensures a safe environment for the patient by maintaining a clean treatment area, reporting any concerns or issues with the equipment, and considering the patient’s age and condition.
• Prepares supplies, equipment, and treatment area for patient treatments.
• Directs and supports patient care activities provided by PTAs, Rehab Techs, or students, providing education and training as needed. Ensures that provided care is appropriate for the skill level of the caregiver, and that patient age and level-of-care requirements of are considered when reviewing treatment plan.
• Provides appropriate education to patient and family and completes the required documentation. Performs appropriate interventions as applicable.
• Participates in department meetings and case conferences.
• Maintains knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective and efficient care for patients.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• New Mexico Physical Therapist license
• Current AHA BLS
• Ability to pass the Rehab Department Aquatic Competency test within 90 days of hire if aquatic therapy will be part of work/treatment requirements

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• One (1) year experience preferred

Note: Job description available upon request.**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer