Job Description Summary
The Physical Therapist (PT) will evaluate, plan, and implement therapy programs for patients across various settings. Responsibilities include performing initial assessments, developing and adjusting treatment plans, administering therapeutic exercises, activities, and other interventions, and supervising Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and students. The role requires maintaining accurate documentation, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and demonstrating consistent attendance and reliability. The PT will stay current with evidence-based practices and adhere to institutional policies, guidelines, and protocols to provide the highest standard of care.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004804 ORBG - Physical Therapy
Pay Rate Type
Hourly, Salary
Pay Grade
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Patient-Centered Care
- Perform comprehensive evaluations and assessments of patients' conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Administer and oversee therapeutic exercises, activities, and interventions.
- Monitor and document patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- May provide care in a direct access environment without a referral, adhering to state practice acts and legal guidelines. This is at the therapist's discretion.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with PTAs, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care.
- Participate in care conferences to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Effectively communicate with patients, their families, team members, and other partners and stakeholders to foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to care.
Documentation
- Perform point-of-service documentation where possible, ensuring accurate and timely recording of patient evaluations, progress, treatment interventions, and charges.
- Maintain patient records in compliance with legal and institutional requirements.
Professional Development and Adherence to Standards
- Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain licensure and provide high-quality care.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in physical therapy.
- Follow all institutional policies, guidelines, and protocols related to patient care and safety.
- Maintain compliance with ethical and professional standards in physical therapy.
Customer Experience
- Actively promote an excellent experience for all patients, families, team members, and other partners and stakeholders.
Productivity Standards
- Maintain productivity standards as delineated in departmental key performance indicators (KPIs).
Safety
- Ensure patient safety during therapy sessions, adhering to infection control protocols, and maintaining or supporting a safe environment of care.
Equipment and Assistive Devices
- Instruct patients in the proper use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices to promote independence.
Patient Education
- Educate patients and their families on techniques, exercises, and strategies to support treatment goals outside therapy sessions.
Attendance and Reliability
- Demonstrate consistent attendance and reliability to ensure continuous patient care and departmental efficiency.
Additional Duties
- Perform additional duties as outlined by the manager or director.
Essential Functions
- Perform initial evaluations and re-assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans.
- Administer and oversee therapeutic exercises, activities, and interventions.
- Monitor and document patients' progress, adjusting treatments based on patient responses and feedback.
- Instruct patients in the proper use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
- Educate patients and their families on techniques, exercises, and strategies to support treatment goals.
- Maintain physical therapy equipment and inventory of departmental supplies.
- Provide appropriate and timely documentation and updates for all parties involved (including but not limited to physicians, APPs, therapy team members, patient access team members, fitness team members, sports medicine team members, other care team members, patients, families, supervisors, etc.) and support a safe and secure environment of care.
Additional Job Description
Qualifications
- Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) in South Carolina.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Compassion, patience, and empathy when working with patients.
- Knowledge of physical therapy principles and techniques.
- Understanding of relevant laws and regulations governing physical therapy.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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