Physical Therapist_ Greater Seattle Area

JOB DESCRIPTION Physical Therapist 

DEPARTMENT: Rehab

POSITION: Provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation according to organization guidelines, professional standards, and community needs.
Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers.
Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
This position is responsible for the Facility Rehab Director. 

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Education: Graduate of an approved curriculum Physical Therapy. It is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources. Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
License: Current, active license as Physical Therapist, and is able to practice unencumbered.
CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.

Work Experience:
• Experience in long term care preferred.
• PDPM knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of Group Therapy & Sensory Therapy preferred.
• Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
• Knowledge of NetHealth & PCC preferred

Language Skills:
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.

Mathematical Skills:
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.
Communication Skills:
• Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills and be empathetic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.
• Develops a treatment plan and provide treatment for all the medical diagnosis, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patient.
• Educates staff, other health care professionals, and third-party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.
• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems.
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure the safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols, and programs.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques.
• Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to the company, team, or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Provides assistants (and rehab techs) with clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
• Confers with Program Specialists and supervisors to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.
• Meets and or exceeds the productivity. 
• Meets and or exceeds the Group Therapy Standards.

JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with State and Federal guidelines.
• Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
• Must be able to key information into computer systems.
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patients, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

PHYSICAL CAPACITIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident’s abilities.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel to reach an assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling resident care activities.