Physical Therapist

The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.

JOB SUMMARY:  Provides medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services in order to restore function and prevent disability in patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary disorders.  The Physical Therapist I performs responsibilities in accordance with Physical Therapy/Hospital Policy, state and federal regulatory licensing and accrediting requirements.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Bachelor/ Masters/ Doctorate/Certificate degree in Physical Therapy.
2. Current state Physical Therapy license.
3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
4. Required to travel and work at multiple locations as assigned.

AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES 

Employees working in this capacity must meet age-specific competencies related to the following categories:

Neonate/Infant:  Birth – 12 months	Child / Pediatric:   1 – 12 years
Adolescent: 13-17 years	Adult: 18 – 64 years
Geriatric: 65 and over

 

SECTION I:   PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY

 

1. KNOWLEDGE OF WORK   

		RATING
1.	Identifies biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educations and discharge needs of the patient as evidenced in the patient’s medical record.
2.	Demonstrates knowledge of patient rights, bio-ethical standards and legal aspects of consents.
3.	Initiates appropriate action when there is a sudden adverse development or significant change in stability. Demonstrates the ability to assume a leadership role in an emergency.
4.	Demonstrates competency in Physical Therapy by completing department specific competency requirements within specified time frames.

 

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

		RATING
1.	Utilizes the professional practice process in patient care.
2.	Is responsible for direct data collection and data assessment of the patient’s condition and stability which may include musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary systems.
3.	Is responsible for the comprehensive initial assessment and ongoing reassessment of the patient’s condition and stability and determination of Physical Therapy diagnosis.
4.	Maintains all necessary documentation and records in a legible, accurate and complete manner.
5.	Collaborates with other professional disciplines to plan, implement, evaluate and revise the plan of care and discharge plan for each patient as evidenced in the patient’s medical record.
6.	The plan of care is discussed with and developed as a result of coordination with the patient/family/significant other when appropriate.
7.	Is responsible for the evaluation of the patient’s response to treatment and the effectiveness of the plan of care.
8.	Sets patient care priorities appropriately.
9.	Assigns patient care activities within job description, scope of practice and level of competency.
10.	Notifies Charge Nurse immediately of significant problems or unusual incidents (e.g., physician/patient occurrence, or crisis requiring administrative intervention), and when appropriate takes action to intervene.
11.	Provides learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patients/family/significant others.
12.	Supervises indirect education provided by assigned personnel.
13.	Supervises assigned licensed, unlicensed assistive and ancillary personnel in patient care and departmental activities.
14.	Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation, 3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
15.	All other duties as assigned or required.

 

1. INITIATIVE AND JUDGMENT/ATTENDANCE AND RELIABILITY 

		RATING
1.	Independently recognizes and performs duties which need to be done without being directly assigned.  Establishes priorities; organizes work and time to meet them.
2.	Recognizes and responds to priorities, accepts changes and new ideas. Has insight into problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives.
3.	Accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner.
4.	Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per hospital policy. Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness. Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness.
5.	Uses time effectively and constructively. Does not abuse supplies, equipment, and service.
6.	Observes all hospital and departmental policies governing conduct while at work (e.g., telephone and computer use, electronic messaging, smoking regulations, parking, breaks and other related policies).

  

SECTION II:  SERVICE EXCELLENCE

		RATING
1.	Patient-Centered: Respectful of and responds to patients’ preferences, values and needs
2.	Accountability & Customer Focused: Participates actively and positively affects the outcomes of customer service activities
3.	Teamwork & Communication: Is a team player and communicates effectively at all levels
4.	Privacy & Safety:  Follow and abide by all privacy (HIPAA) regulations regarding patient information
5.	Attitude & Respect:   Being sensitive to customer/co-worker emotions, thoughts, and feelings by being culturally aware of their preferences and cultural norms in a courteous and professional manner

 

SECTION III:  CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

 

1. CORPORATE INTEGRITY 

		RATING
1.	Understands and abides by all departmental policies and procedures and is knowledgeable and complies with federal, state, and local laws that govern business practices as well as all accreditation standards that apply to the position.
2.	Conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner at all times.

 

1. EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENT OF CARE 

		RATING
1.	Attends scheduled in-service and mandatory in-service. Communicates ideas to supervisor for a safer layout of equipment, tools, and/or processes.
2.	Follows standard precautions and transmission based precautions.
3.	Adheres to procedure for proper disposal of medical sharps, pharmaceutical and medical waste per hospital policy.
4.	Is knowledgeable in the hospital safety program and takes necessary steps to maintain a safe environment.  Adheres to safe work practices in order to prevent injuries and illnesses.
5.	Is familiar with emergency codes and emergency preparedness procedures and understands his/her role in response to each of the emergency codes

 

1. CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT 

		RATING
1.	Active participant in Continuous Quality Improvement program by assisting in finding new and better ways of performing duties and responsibilities.
2.	Understands performance improvement concepts and demonstrates understanding by: a)       Defining performance improvement, and verbalizing at least one major goal of the performance improvement program within the hospital setting.
	b)      Able to verbalize at least one departmental or hospital wide improvement initiative that has occurred within the last 12 months.

 

 

POSITION TITLE:	Physical Therapist	DEPARTMENT:	Physical Therapy
Instructions: The frequency indicated reflects the requirements for normal working hours.  Please indicate (X) the essential physical requirements for this position.  Reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A.

SITTING:

I.

WRIST DEVIATION (SIDE TO SIDE):

1.  Never (0 hours)

1.

Never (0 hours)

2.  Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

2.

Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

3.  Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

3.

Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

4.  Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

4.

Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

B.

STANDING:

J.

HAND/WRIST REPETITIONS (UP AND DOWN):

1.  Never (0 hours)

1.

Never (0 hours)

2.  Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

2.

Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

3.  Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

3.

Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

4.  Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

4.

Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

C.

WALKING:

K.

REACHING:

1.  Never (0 hours)

1.

Never (0 hours)

2.  Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

2.

Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

3.  Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

3.

Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

4.  Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

4.

Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

D.

LIFTS AND CARRIES WITH ASSISTANCE:

FREQUENCY:

1.  < 10 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

2.  11 to 24 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

3.  25 to 34 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

4.  35 to 50 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

5.  51 to 74 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

6.  75 to 100 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

7.  Over 100 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

E.

LIFTS OVERHEAD WITH ASSISTANCE:

FREQUENCY:

1.  < 10 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

2.  11 to 24 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

3.  25 to 34 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

4.  35 to 50 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

5.  51 to 74 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

6.  75 to 100 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

7.  Over 100 pounds

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

F.

TWISTING:

L.

GRASPING:

1.  Never (0 hours)

1.

Never (0 hours)

2.  Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

2.

Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

3.  Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

3.

Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

4.  Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

4.

Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

G.

BENDING:

M.

PULLING:

1.  Never (0 hours)

1.

Never (0 hours)

2.  Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

2.

Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

3.  Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

3.

Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

4.  Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

4.

Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

H.

SQUATTING/KNEELING/CRAWLING/CLIMBING:

N.

PUSHING:

1.  Never (0 hours)

1.

Never (0 hours)

2.  Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

2.

Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)

3.  Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

3.

Frequently (3-6 hours daily)

4.  Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

4.

Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS cont.
O.	GROSS MOTOR MOVEMENTS:				Q.	FINE MOTOR MOVEMENTS:
	1.  Never (0 hours)					1.	Never (0 hours)
	2.  Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)					2.	Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)
	3.  Frequently (3-6 hours daily)					3.	Frequently (3-6 hours daily)
	4.  Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)					4.	Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)
VISUAL REQUIREMENTS					HEARING
P.	VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:				R.	HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
	1.  Close eye work (small figures)					1.	Special requirements (please
	2.  Color discrimination						specify)
	– Minimal color discrimination
	– Normal color discrimination
	3.  Other
WORKING CONDITIONS
S.	TEMPERATURE:				W.	NON-IONIZING RADIATION (WELDING FLASH MICROWAVES, SUN, ETC.):
	1.  < 15 Degrees Fahrenheit					1.	Never (0 hours)
	2.  Between 16 and 95 degrees					2.	Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)
	3.  > 95 degrees					3.	Frequently (3-6 hours daily)
						4.	Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)
T.	ELEVATIONS:				X.	IONIZING RADIATION (X-RAY, RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES):
	1.  Work < 5        feet above ground					1.	Never (0 hours)
	2.  Work 5 – 9     feet above ground					2.	Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)
	3.  Work 10 – 15 feet above ground					3.	Frequently (3-6 hours daily)
	4.  Work > 15      feet above ground					4.	Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)
U.	CRAWL SPACE/CRAMPED POSITION:				Y.	NOISE (LOUD/REPETITIVE, <85 DECIBELS PER OSHA STANDARD):
	1.  Never (0 hours)					1.	Never (0 hours)
	2.  Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)					2.	Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)
	3.  Frequently (3-6 hours daily)					3.	Frequently (3-6 hours daily)
	4.  Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)					4.	Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)
V.	HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE (CHEMICAL {E.G. LATEX} & INFECTIONS):				Z.	PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (E.G. RESPIRATORY MASK, ETC.):
	1.  Never (0 hours)					1.	Never (0 hours)
	2.  Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)					2.	Occasionally (< 3 hours daily)
	3.  Frequently (3-6 hours daily)					3.	Frequently (3-6 hours daily)
	4.  Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)					4.	Constantly (> 6-8 hours daily)

 

 

EQUIPMENT THAT MAY BE USED TO PERFORM JOB:

Telephones	Calculator	Telephones	Copy Machine
Payroll System	FAX Machines	Computer/Laptop	Pager System
Other: Specify

 

 

OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS CATEGORY CLASSIFICATION

I ________________________________________ understand that the duties that are required of me in my job position places me in a Category: Priority A (Frequent Exposure) Priority B (Occasional Exposure) Priority C (No Anticipated Exposure)

 

SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.  UNDERSTANDS THE JOB REQUIREMENTS AND CAN PERFORM THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS OF THIS POSITION. I have received education and training relative to this OSHA category classification and understand the requirements that will be expected of me in order to complete the above-mentioned duties.

 

Employee’s Signature:	Date:
Supervisor’s Signature:	Date:

 

 

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND EVALUATION RATINGS
Indicators of Performance Level
3	Exceptional – Meets and Exceeds All Standards	Performance of this caliber is extremely rare.  It is a rating that should be reserved for those who clearly and consistently demonstrate extraordinary and exceptional accomplishments in all major areas of responsibility.  Employees who perform at this level are easily recognized by their peers as well as others outside their own group and as well as those in related areas.  It is a level of performance that is seldom equaled by others who hold positions of comparable scope and responsibility.
2	Meets All Standards	This rating should be assigned to those whose demonstrated performance clearly meets all the requirements of the position in terms of quality and quantity of output.  It is performance normally expected of those who have the necessary education, training and relevant experience to enable them to effectively perform in a consistently reliable and professional manner.  Although minor deviations may occasionally occur, the overall level of performance meets or may slightly exceed major job duties
1	Meets Some Standards – Needs Improvement	This is a performance level that does not fully meet job requirements in all areas of major responsibilities.  The individual may demonstrate the ability to complete most assignments; however, the need for further development and improvement is clearly recognized.  This individual needs coaching and counseling to fully meet the requirements of the position.  The employee is approaching meeting the expectations, but may be a new employee and not fully expected to meet all job requirements at this time.
0	Immediate Improvement Needed	This is a performance level that does not meet job requirements in all areas of major responsibilities.  The individual may demonstrate the ability to complete some assignments; however, the need for immediate development and improvement is clearly recognized.  This individual needs constant coaching and counseling to fully meet the requirements of the position.  This category describes a level of performance, which should significantly improve within a reasonable period if the individual is to remain in the position.

 

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SUMMARY REPORT

 

CATEGORY	NUMBER OF COMPONENTS	CATEGORY TOTAL SCORE	RESULTS (Score: by # of Components)	COMMENTS
SECTION I – Performance Accountability
A.  Knowledge of Work
B.  Duties and Responsibilities
C.  Initiative and Judgment/ Attendance and Reliability
SECTION II – Service Excellence
Service Excellence
SECTION III – Continuous Quality Improvement
A.  Corporate Integrity
B.  Education and Environment of Care
C.  Performance Improvement/Patient Safety
FINAL RESULTS	Total Comp	Total Score	Final Results in %

GOALS:  EMPLOYEE’S COMMENTS:   SUPERVISOR’S COMMENTS: (Summarize strengths and areas needing improvement.  Indicate development plans for improving performance during the next appraisal period)

 

Employee’s Signature	Date:
Department Manager’s Signature	Date:
Human Resources Department Acknowledgment	Date: