POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director Physical Therapy, this experienced Physical Therapist will have a passion for excellence in patient care, leading and mentoring PTAs, and improving the quality of life for those in the communities we serve. The Physical Therapist will be established in the community with referral contacts and a reputation for excellence in care.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (will include, but not be limited to)

1. Develops PT programs to provide the highest quality of care possible.

2. Provides direct patient care in evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment of a wide variety of clinical diagnoses.

3. Keeps current with new techniques in PT; maintains appropriate certifications and continually updates professional knowledge.

4. Collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment team prn regarding patient plans and progress.

5. Reviews and documents progress of all patients according to clinics, CMS, other requirements.

6. Consults with and educates patients, family members, and other medical providers concerning treatment plans; consults with medical providers, and referrers as appropriate.

7. Follows documentation requirements in accordance with billing, regulatory, certification and accrediting agency guidelines.

8. Ensures APTA standards, CA State PT practice act, and policies and procedures are followed

9. Promotes continuous quality improvement for both patient care and service within the guidelines of the clinics Quality Assurance Plan.

10. Maintains professional licensure requirements.

11. Works collaboratively with other providers and peers working in the community.

12. Is familiar with the aims and objectives of the Health Center and express a genuine enthusiasm for its success.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Current CA state licensure in physical therapy required.
2. CPR certification.

3. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited physical therapy program.

4. Additional training with a master's or doctor's degree in either a professional or management area preferred.

5. Five or more years of rehabilitation experience required.

6. Effective communication skills are essential.

7. Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must possess sufficient written and verbal communication skills to be able to interact with medical professionals, vendors, and agencies in a professional manner, developing rapport and enhancing business relationships.

8. Must have the ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner and assume individual initiative.

9. Must be willing and able to accept supervision and to follow directions.

10. Must possess skill in using computers and other office equipment; in composing correspondence; managing filing systems; gathering and summarizing information; and in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing complicated and continuing assignments. Must have the ability to correctly enter narratives and medical information into RPMS and the electronic health records system.

11. Experience with and the ability to operate Microsoft Office software is required.

12. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion and tact.

13. Must have a general knowledge of and the ability to maintain HIPAA privacy requirements.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Excellent working knowledge of physical therapy evaluation, evidence-based treatments, and rehab protocols.

2. Ability to work effectively as a team, interfacing with patients, families, referring physicians, surgeons, and providers, as well as with administrative and support staff.

3. Ability to exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent and equitable manner.

4. Ability to effectively represent TMWIHCs interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.