Physical Therapist - Lewiston, ID

Position Summary:

Our client is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to work the Day Shift in our Clinic. The Full-Time PT will:

· Be responsible for outpatient and inpatient evaluations, assessments, plans of care and ongoing physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician.

· Administer treatment plan of care in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.

· Document, in a timely manner, all patient related information and ensure that patients are charged correctly per departmental and insurance carrier guidelines.

· Participate in departmental operational activities such as the budget, clinical quality, clinical education, infection control, departmental safety and team building programs.

Essential Functions

· Performs all physical therapy duties in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

· Implements all aspects of patient care in a way that optimizes patient safety and minimizes risk of medical error.

· Demonstrates knowledge and competence in physical therapy modalities.

· Treats all patients and customers with respect and dignity.

· Provides physical therapy assessments on all indicated patients per policy. Includes geriatric, adult, adolescent and pediatric patient populations.

· Evaluates all physical therapy interventions performed for quality, safety and effect.

· Modifies and progresses plans of care to maximize recovery.

· Provides physical therapy recommendations to physicians as needed.

· Assesses patient pain and its role in interference with maximal function and potential.

· Coordinates patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and hospital and departmental policies are followed.

· Formulates correct documentation in the medical record for treatment rendered the effects, justification for ongoing treatment and the resulting charges.

· Shares knowledge and advice with co-workers, colleagues and students.

· Learn and apply new information on methods of treatment, equipment, pathologies, etc. on an on-going basis.

Education

·Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy

License

· Licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Idaho.

Certifications

· American Heart Association BLS is required within 30 days of hire.