Physical Therapist - South Portland - InterMED

    InterMED
    InterMED South Portland

    6 days ago

    Description
    Physical Therapist

    SUMMARY
    Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients; reports to the lead therapist or manager of physical therapy. Supervises the physical therapy assistants, aides and athletic trainers in direct patient care and related activities.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Provides evaluations including examining patients medical histories and then test and measure strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function
    • Plans and prepares, treatment plans describing strategy, purpose and anticipated outcome
    • Administers manual exercises, application of physical agents (ie., ultrasound, electric stimulation), massage and traction
    • Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitioners
    • Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instructs patients on at-home exercises
    • Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely
    • Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner
    • Discharges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals
    • Keeps treatment areas clean, organized and unobstructed, cleans equipment after treatment
    • Assists in training and orientation of new staff
    • Assists in maintaining and updating files on patient education material
    • Maintains adequate supply of inventory and organizes treatment area
    • Treats all patients with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information

    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    • Current State License as a Physical Therapist
    • 1-3 years of clinical experience in the outpatient setting preferred
    • Demonstrates effective communication methods either, written, verbal, non-verbal or electronic
    • Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and peers
    • Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking
    • Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives
    • Identifies and works proactively to solve problems
    • Prioritizes work activity based on department demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision
    • Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others of the department and equipment
    • Attends continuing education courses and provide in service education to PT and medical staff

    WORK ENVIRONMENT / Physical demands:
    Lifting requirements: 20-40 lbs.; must be able to assist patients onto exam table, exercise equipment, etc.

    Frequency of lifting: 25-30% of the time


    Average shift involves:

    • Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching: 75%
    • Sitting: 25%

    Additional physical demands are:

    • Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
    • Ability to listen and speak on the telephone and write simultaneously.
    • Ability to operate multi-line telephone system; computer keyboard and printer.

    Visual, hearing, dexterity and mental demands:

    Vision:
    adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as read computer terminal screen and reports.

    Hearing:

    adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as answering the telephone and listening as a physical evaluation tool.


    Speaking:

    adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating via telephone and in person for the purposes of appointment scheduling, providing patient information.


    Dexterity:
    adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as sorting papers, stapling and operating office equipment.

    Mental Demands:

    adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as multiple demands on time, difficult patients, planning treatment programs.

    InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind.

    We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

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