Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Livingston HealthCare Physical Therapists provide evidence-based therapy services in the outpatient setting to individuals with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in health status due to injury, disease, or other causes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Providing ethical, safe, and quality Physical Therapy services for patients per standard of practice set forth in the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct as well as the state of Montana Physical Therapy Examiners Rules and Statues.
2. Producing timely and accurate documentation of all patient care sessions, including initial evaluations with plan of care, daily treatment notes, progress reports/updated plan of cares, and discharge summaries, within 2 business days of a treatment session.
3. Sharing in the responsibility of weekend and holiday hospital coverage in a rotation with all other Staff Physical Therapists.
4. Communicating with physicians and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient care and changes in patient status using appropriate communication outlets including but not limited to email, Cerner Message Center, phone, Cortext, and verbal discussion.
5. Attending monthly staff meetings and other meetings as warranted by department manager.
6. Actively participating in Performance and Process Improvement.
7. Supervising Physical Therapist Assistants as directed by the state practice act.
8. Assisting with maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Internal chart audits as requested by Manager of Rehabilitation Services.
2. Livingston HealthCare required annual competency course(s).
3. CPR Certification
4. Completion of continuing education courses to maintain state licensure and to advance skills and abilities.
5. Supervision of PT and PTA students.
6. Communication with teammates within the department and organization using organization appropriate tools such as email, phone, and text.

OTHER FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

1. Supports and models individual behavior consistent with the Standards of Excellence and the mission, vision and values of Livingston Healthcare.
2. Demonstrates commitment to customer service by:
   • Building effective working relationships and treating others with respect.
   • Interacting with customers (patients, co-workers and visitors) in a warm and friendly way.
   • Taking immediate action to meet customers’ needs or request.
   • Attentive to each customer concern.
3. Demonstrates and encourages an ethic of open and effective communication and teamwork throughout the organization.
4. Adheres to Livingston HealthCare’s Code of Conduct and Livingston HealthCare and departmental compliance policies.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (required):

1. Graduate of an APTA credentialed Physical Therapy Training Program.
2. Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Montana.
3. In good standing with current state licensing board.
4. Drivers license in good standing in State of Montana

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
2. Team player and cooperative with other personnel.
3. Strong communication and time management skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Based on the Livingston HealthCare’s physical demand classification, the working conditions of this job are defined as Medium to medium-heavy. Although on occasion an employee may be required to lift, carry, push, or pull objects or patients heavier than said classification, with or without assistance. Occasionally required to walk or stand for extended periods of time.

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Frequently required to operate electrical/mechanical equipment used in patient care. Use of computer required with management duties, competency training, reviewing clinical information systems, and documentation.

EXPOSURE

Occasional exposure to contact with chemicals, moving objects, confined spaces, slippery surfaces, blood, and body fluids. Rare exposure to contagions, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and noise.