Outpatient Physical Therapist

Job Summary

Perform professional outpatient physical therapy services that are concerned with the restoration of function and prevention of disability following trauma or disease that may include various tests, measurements, exercises and modalities vices.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher in Physical Therapy;
Graduate of a PT program approved by the American Physical  Therapy Association or other educational program which the South Carolina board considers to be equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience: None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Licensed in the State of South Carolina by the SC State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners;
CPR Certification.
Required Training: None.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct physical therapy to patients upon referral by a physician, or advanced practice provider.
• Demonstrates age specific competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population:  Infant (Birth-1 year);   Child (1 through 12 years);  Adolescent (13 years through 17 years); Adult (18 years to 65 years); Geriatric (over 65 years).
• Evaluates patients using special physical therapy tests and measurements such as muscle testing, functional ability, range of motion, and neurological testing.
• Develops physical therapy treatment plans.
• Administers physical therapy treatments designed to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as, but not limited to,  therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and modalities.
• Documents appropriate patient treatment data, such as patient progress notes, evaluation reports and discharge summaries. 
• Instructs patients and their families in home program.
• Supervises and monitors patient's plan of care when carried out by a physical therapist assistant.
• Represents the department and exhibits effective communication with the interdisciplinary team.   
  • Consults with other professionals regarding patients' physical therapy plan of         care     
  • Takes orders from physicians' offices and hospital patient care team.   
  • Schedules patients as needed           
  • Represents department in meetings and provides in-service classes to other departments as needed.
• Assist in providing clinical  supervision of physical therapist assistants, and students in their duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisors, or authorized personnel as required in an emergency, e.g. fire or disaster.
• Uses effective time management to complete patient care assignments and meet departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgement and acts in accordance with the state physical therapy practice act, hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assesses treatment process and acts according to acceptable standards of physical therapy practice and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in professional activities for continued self-development, and growth of technical knowledge and skills.
• Therapist will be able to meet deadlines and commitments with minimal supervision.
• Uses safe techniques and safe patient handling equipment as needed for protection of patients and self while performing duties.
• Demonstrates competence in safe delivery of care.
• Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates teamwork while performing duties.Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect, when working with patients, visitors and co-workers. Conforms to the Service Expectation Policy.
• Reports to work on time and meets the hospital criteria for attendance and tardiness.