Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist (Job ID OOJ - 7640)

1.   
Professional behavior is demonstrated always,
both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal
work hours.

2.   
A positive working relationship with
patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated. Respectful to
managers and supervisors.

3.   
Organizational ability and time management is
demonstrated. 

4.   
Produces deliverable products on time, within
budget with minimal direction.

5.   
Demonstrates the ability to compile and
organize data using Microsoft Office Applications.  Ability to make appropriate recommendations
or conclusions, given the data obtained.

6.   
Maintains an organized set of records, delivers
records immediately upon request, for the functions that are performed within
the scope of this job.

7.   
Communicates appropriately, respectfully, and
clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers. Accepts direction as provided
without questioning authority, within the chain of command.

8.   
Performs all assigned tasks accurately.

9.   
Demonstrates ability to effectively use
office machines in the performance of job functions.

10.
Answers phone calls, assists public, and
forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.

11.
Ability to observe and evaluate treatment
effect, recommends change to physician if needed.

12.
Ability to perform an appropriate assessment
of all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and
reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent,
geriatric patients and the general patient population.

13.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with
optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation and makes
appropriate physician contact for intervention.

14.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an
environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/ health care errors.

15.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon
identified learning needs and evaluations effectiveness of learning, family
is included in teaching as appropriate.

16.
Treats patients and their families with
respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic
and religious/ spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as
liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare
providers.

17.
Manages and operates equipment safely and
correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. Complies with ongoing
departmental inspections of equipment and physical space, makes
recommendations regarding equipment utilization and needs.

18.
Interacts professionally with patient/ family
and involves patient/ family in the formation of a plan of care.

19.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to
physicians, staff and administrative team.

20.
Coordinates and directs patient care to
ensure patient’s needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

21.  Other duties as
assigned.

1.   
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations.

2.   
Consults other departments as appropriate to
collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

3.   
Documentation meets current standards and
policies.

4.   
Trains personnel utilizing on-the-job
training for nursing and other hospital staff, as well as departmental staff.
  

5.   
Studies current trends and developments in
rehabilitative medicine through current literature and professional society.

6.   
Maintains standards of professional society
procedures and ethical behavior.

7.   
Able to communicate effectively in English,
both verbally and in writing.

8.   
Additional languages preferred.

9.   
Strong written and verbal skills.

10. Basic
computer knowledge.

11. Knowledge of
physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

12. Ability to
maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations
(i.e. Code Blue)

13. Appropriate
telephone communication skills.