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Position Summary
Provide assessments/evaluations and other physical therapy services to patients and/or clients for the purpose of injury prevention and rehabilitation as well as health promotion. Participate in activities and training to promote and attain regulatory compliance at the local, state and federal level.
This position been determined as eligible for access to/use of Protected Health Information (PHI) & Electronic Protected Health Information (EPHI) based on work duties and responsibilities in compliance with ‘minimal necessary’ standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Evaluate patients/clients, develop a plan of care with associated goals including quantifiable physical and functional targets
Provide assessments, treatments, instructions, and other physical therapy services according to the scope of practice limitations per Maine statute
Retain the responsibility for all delegated tasks to other licensees and support personnel.
Ensure proper and adequate supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant and support personnel
Participate in professional and facility enhancement programs and activities as required by the Clinic Director / Rehab Clinical Director
Ensure proficient services through proper patient management
Comply with the Facility’s Comprehensive Compliance Plan (CCP) which includes but is not limited to: Business & Clinical Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, HIPAA, Human Resources and Code of Conduct as well as all facility policies and procedures and educational requirements associated the CCP
Comply with all local, state and federal regulations training and instruction requirements as well as any other standards that govern healthcare services provision
Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning, maintenance support operations of the clinic’s physical location, patient care equipment and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures
Carry out EHS duties as designated policy and/or by the Clinic Director / Rehab Clinical Director Services
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program approved by the Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education.
Must be licensed to practice Physical Therapy in Maine
BLS Certification required for St. Joseph Hospital
A person who demonstrates the physical communication and mental capabilities to perform the duties required of the position.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Requires the manual dexterity and general strength and endurance
Lifting—routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder and shoulder to overhead
Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10 lbs for 40-50 feet
Pushing—routinely loads of 5-150 lbs on casters, runners or pulleys
Sustaining a grip—routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50 lbs
Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140 lbs
Has the potential for Hazardous Substance Exposure due to work duties
Has the potential for Blood borne Pathogen Exposure due to work duties
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently and consistently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.