Physical Therapist-Per Diem

ELLIS HOSPITAL POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Physical Therapist DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation Services REPORTS TO: Manager of Rehabilitation Services SECTION I BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Manager/Director of the Rehabilitation Services Department, the physical therapist is responsible for providing, arranging for, teaching and supervising physical therapy services through the process of assessment, planning and implementation.

He/she provides advisory service to other professionals who share responsibility for patient care and participates in the development of the rehabilitation program. SECTION II EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A physical therapist must have a minimum of four years of education beyond high school attaining Bachelor of Science degree, Master of Science, Doctor of or Certificate of Physical Therapy from a college with a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. He/she must be licensed to practice physical therapy in/by the State of New York. SECTION III All employees must follow Making Ellis Exceptional (MEE) behaviors and standards SECTION IV RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: EVALUATION AND TREATMENT – Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment according to approved practices, policies, and procedures of the Rehab Department of Ellis Hospital and New York State law.

Demonstrates skills and abilities to assess and treat toddler, school age child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients when employed in the inpatient and outpatient service area. Provides approved documentation to appropriate authorities. Demonstrates effective communication skills with all persons involved in patient care and/or hospital activities.

Assures financial viability according to standards of practice. Demonstrates his/her commitment to professional growth and competency. Promotes effective interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships – professional conduct.

Adheres to hospital policies and procedures related to mandatory education, annual health assessment, and licensure verification. SECTION VI Date: 1/7/19 Prepared By: Holly Klingenberg, PT, DPT – Director of Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Services Approved By: Don Booth – Senior Director – Service Lines Date(s) Revised: