Physical Therapist II

This position is responsible for providing advanced specialty care in the Physical Therapy.. This position performs direct patient care, supervisory, educational and administrative functions and is responsible for marketing, program development and program implementation.

(20%)*Evaluates the patient's function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status.

(20%)*Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient's tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.

(20%)*Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Cosigns verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary.

(20%)*Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.

(20%)*Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions.

Additional Responsibilities: Is actively involved in some of the following activities:

Develops specialty programs, including protocols and marketing. Participates in and/or provides in service education to meet ongoing knowledge needs of self and others, including physicians, staff members and community members. Assists manager or supervisor with administrative duties as needed, and provide leadership in their absence. Teaches in clinical and/or academic setting. Mentors employees within own discipline. Serves as Clinical Instructor for students. Participate in shared governance, focus groups, and/or other administrative or educational teams. Keep current with area(s) of expertise so that clinical care reflects best practices.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaches in clinical and/or academic setting.

Mentors employees within own discipline.

Serves as Clinical Instructor for students.

Assumes leadership role in the absence of manager.

All other duties as assigned.

Level II Ongoing Performance Expectations

1) Productivity / efficiency

Maintains department productivity standards at or above target for at least 10 of 12 months annually. Department standard is 65% acute, 70% acute/outpatient mix, 75% outpatient.

2) Documentation quality

Demonstrates high-quality documentation with minimal errors.

This is measured during chart audit by leadership.

3) Attendance / reliability

Demonstrates consistent attendance and schedule reliability.

Managers will monitor and track attendance.

4) Patient satisfaction / service

Maintains patient satisfaction scores at or above 90% using FOTO scores for outpatient or demonstrates no recurring patient service concerns for the acute care setting.

5) Mentorship / leadership contribution

Completes a minimum of two documented leadership, mentoring, or educational contributions annually.

Examples: mentor 1 new hire, precept 1 student, lead 1 in-service, chair committee work, competency educator (yearly competency checks)

6) Quality improvement / initiative work

Actively participates in at least one quality, operational, or service-line improvement initiative annually with documented outcomes or progress milestones.

Examples: LOS, reduction project, documentation improvement, patient leakage reduction, surgeon alignment/grand rounds attendance, Epic workflow improvement

7) Professional development

Completes minimum annual CE requirements and one advanced professional development activity relevant to specialty role.

Example: specialty CE, Certification Maintenance, conference presentation, evidence-based practice review.

Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source: AHA

Credential:PT: Physical Therapist

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Education: Bachelors Degree

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Education Specialization: PT

Education: Doctorate

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Education Specialization: PT