Physical Therapist

at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Forsyth, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Memorial Health System seeks a Physical Therapist in Forsyth, IL.  Duties:

1. Maintains flexibility, organizes and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
2. Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.
3. Daily notes
4. Communicates with doctors
5. Recertification’s
6. Evaluations
7. Billing
8. Outcome measures
9. Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient to goals agreed upon by patient, family and Physician.
   
   
   1. Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
   2. Competently applies all Physical Therapy modalities.
   3. Instructs patients and families in home programs.
   4. Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches, and secures orders as appropriate.
   5. Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
   6. Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items as consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
10. Maintains current professional knowledge.
11. Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
12. Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.
13. Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital. Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
14. Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
15. Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
16. Provides in-services and public education functions.
17. Supervises students, Physical Therapy Assistants, and aides.
18. Serves on committees as requested.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.
20. Recommends and implements new programs as directed and as they pertain to Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
21. Competency to complete OASIS assessment accurately and completely.