SIH-PHYSICAL THERAPIST

General Purpose of Job:

Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs, and provide physical therapy interventions to patients. Delegate andsupervise physical therapy activities performed by others.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Evaluate and assess patients based upon the referral / establish reasonable goals with patient and/or caregivers.
• Provide patient and/or caregiver education about the results of the evaluation, method of treatment and the results of treatment. Instruct patients and/or family members in home programs.
• Perform treatment according to the established plan, utilizing all available modalities, equipment and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.
• Performs medical record documentation according to established criteria.
• Re-evaluate patients, assess their progress, and make recommendations as to their discharge planning.
• Communicate with other health care professionals verbally and in writing.
• Delegate to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA's), Athletic Trainers (ATC's), Rehab Aides, and students/interns.
• Supervision including directing, reviewing work performed, training, and cosigning notes for interventions provided by PTA's, ATC's, Rehab Aides, Volunteers, and students/interns ensuring that department policies and procedures are upheld and that quality patient care is provided.
• Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments in order to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.
• Participate in in services, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and other meetings as needed.
• Follow Sparrow Hospital and Department specific policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines to ensure patient safety including, but not limited to: Infection Prevention, Privacy, and environmental safety.
• Supports and serves as a role model reflecting the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Hospital system
• Participates in On-call rotation coverage of Sparrow Ionia Hospital inpatient care for weekend/ holiday coverage and intermittent weekday coverage as needed.
• Provide Cross-Coverage to other Community Hospitals as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.