Physical Therapist - Outpatient - FT
- KLAMATH FALLS, OR, United States
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Required: * Current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligibility and evidence of application for licensure * Pelvic floor physical therapists will have completed at least level 1 training through a training institution widely recognized by the profession * Computer literacy skills * Communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone * Proficiency in executive function skills, including planning, organization, focusing attention, flexible thinking/problem solving, memory, self-monitoring, and juggling of multiple tasks Duties Include: * Under valid referral process, carries out an individualized program of physical therapy, including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and effective communication to maximize a patient\'s progress toward achieving functional goals * Provides direct patient care within scope of practice * Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services * Provides counseling to patients and patients\' families/caregivers about results of testing and recommended treatment options * Appropriate supervision of Physical Therapy Assistant, which regular and timely communication * Appropriate use of Rehabilitation Aides * Continuously monitors patients\' functional needs and progress, adjusting plan of care as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes * Clear, concise, and timely documentation including evaluation, plan of care, daily treatments, progress notes and discharge summaries * Clear and timely documentation of other conversations with or regarding patients * Demonstrates integrity through compliance with insurance regulations, accountable billing procedures, judicious use of patient\'s resources, and HIPAA rules * Maintains good efficiency through effective use of downtime that occurs through patient no shows and/or cancellations * Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, Quality Improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards * Supportive to ancillary staff * Encourages innovation by enhancing professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-services, and workshops * Communicates in a kind and respectful manner to maintain a positive working relationship with all health professionals, ancillary staff, patients, and caregivers/family * Remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
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Skills
- Computer skills
- Problem solving
- Physiotherapy
- Communication skills
- Patient care
- Counselling
- Documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Infection prevention and control